New Video Footage Released of Response to Deadly Chemical Spill at Nippon Dynawave Mill
New video footage has been released documenting the emergency response to a deadly chemical spill at the Nippon Dynawave paper mill in Longview, Washington, where 11 people died after a tank rupture released hundreds of thousands of gallons of "white…
Portland, OR, August 26, 2026 —
New video footage has been released that documents the emergency response to a deadly chemical spill that occurred at the Nippon Dynawave paper mill located in Longview, Washington. The incident resulted in the deaths of 11 individuals.
The spill occurred following a tank rupture at the facility. This rupture led to the release of hundreds of thousands of gallons of a substance identified as “white liquor.” The substance is a key component in the pulping process used in paper manufacturing.
Details regarding the specific timeline of the tank rupture and the subsequent emergency response are expected to be further illuminated by the newly released video documentation. The footage is intended to provide a clearer record of the events that transpired during the critical hours following the incident.
The Nippon Dynawave paper mill is a significant industrial facility in Longview. The chemical spill represents a severe industrial accident with tragic consequences, claiming the lives of 11 people. Information regarding the cause of the tank rupture, beyond its occurrence, has not been detailed in the available summary. Similarly, the specific nature of the emergency response efforts captured in the video, such as the agencies involved or the actions taken, are not further elaborated upon in the provided information. The contractor’s name involved in the mill’s operations or maintenance was not provided.
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