New Video Shows Chemical Tank Rupture at Nippon Dynawave Plant, Resulting in Fatalities
New video has been released showing the moments a chemical tank ruptured at the Nippon Dynawave plant in Longview, Washington. The incident resulted in the deaths of 11 workers and injured several others when approximately 900,000 gallons of white liquor…
Portland, OR, August 19, 2026 —
Newly released video footage captures the critical moments leading up to and during the rupture of a chemical tank at the Nippon Dynawave plant in Longview, Washington. The incident, which occurred on an unspecified date, led to a significant spill of approximately 900,000 gallons of white liquor.
The catastrophic failure of the tank resulted in the tragic deaths of 11 workers and left several others injured. The full extent of injuries was not detailed in the provided information.
The Washington Department of Ecology has characterized the event as one of the most severe industrial disasters to have occurred in the state’s history, underscoring the gravity of the incident and its impact.
Details regarding the exact cause of the tank rupture, the specific timeline of events leading up to the incident, and any subsequent investigations or permit statuses were not provided in the summary. The contractor’s name involved in the plant’s operations or maintenance was also not specified.
Further information regarding the plant’s operational status following the incident, or any regulatory actions taken by the Washington Department of Ecology, was not available.
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