A chemical tank containing corrosive liquid imploded at a Washington state paper mill, resulting in one confirmed fatality and nine individuals still unaccounted for. Authorities are investigating the incident.

<img alt="A partial view of the exterior of the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. facility in Longview, Washington." height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/67f9fa6f-e6a8-4f81-9304-06d2a6594f2a,1779841677322/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C296%2C7994%2C4496%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="LONGVIEW, WASHINGTON - MAY 26: A Spill Response Team vehicle sits parked in front of the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility following a fatal chemical storage tank implosion on May 26, 2026 in Longvi...