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Chemical tank flagged as unsafe months before Washington blast
A chemical explosion at Nippon Dynawave Packaging in Longview, Washington, on May 26 killed 11 workers and injured several others. A federal investigation revealed the 1.2-million-gallon storage tank was deemed unfit for service as early as July 2025, yet it remained in use until the blast. The tank released 900,000 gallons of Highly caustic white liquor, causing critical injuries and chemical burns among employees and a firefighter.
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