Deadly Chemical Tank Rupture in Washington
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- Published
- May 27, 2026
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- 1:42
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- Last updated
- May 28, 2026
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A chemical tank exploded at a Washington paper mill, killing two, injuring seven, and leaving nine missing amid hazardous recovery efforts. The rupture contaminated the Columbia River but spared air and water, while rescue teams paused overnight for safety. Officials warn survivors are unlikely, and victims will undergo decontamination before identificati…
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A chemical tank exploded at a Washington paper mill, killing two, injuring seven, and leaving nine missing amid hazardous recovery efforts. The rupture contaminated the Columbia River but spared air and water, while rescue teams paused overnight for safety. Officials warn survivors are unlikely, and victims will undergo decontamination before identification. The governor called it Washington’s deadliest modern industrial disaster, deploying the National Guard. The facility, already plagued by pa
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