A massive chemical spill at a Washington state paper plant killed eight people. A giant storage tank imploded in Longview early Tuesday morning. Three workers remain completely missing today.

Searching the Hazardous Zone

Fire Chief Brad Hannig confirmed the tragic death toll on Thursday. Rescue crews navigate a highly dangerous environment to find the missing victims. The imploded tank held millions of liters of highly caustic white liquor.

Workers use this toxic alkaline solution to break down wood chips for paper production. The horrific accident occurred during a busy early morning shift change.

Assuring Public Safety

Public works officials reassured local residents about their drinking water. City director Chris Collins confirmed the water supply remains completely safe. Environmental officers found zero dangerous air contaminants near the site.

The plant belongs to Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company. The company supplies billions of beverage containers to global markets annually.

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