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Deaths confirmed after major chemical implosion in Washington

The incident happened after a vat of white liquor imploded at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview, Washington, according to Longview Fire Department.

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What happened The incident happened after a vat of white liquor imploded at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview, Washington, according to Longview Fire Department.
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WGN NewsNews report · May 26, 8:59 PM

Deaths confirmed after major chemical implosion in Washington

The incident happened after a vat of white liquor imploded at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview, Washington, according to Longview Fire Department.

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