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Chemical Plant Explosion Kills Workers, Triggers Guard Alert

5/27/2026

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A vat of sodium hydroxide and sodium sulfide exploded at Nippon Dynawave Packaging in Longview, Washington at 7:15 a.m. on May 26, 2026, killing workers.
Battalion Chief Mike Gorsuch reported 40 firefighters, paramedics and a hazmat team responded while Governor Bob Ferguson put the National Guard on alert and warned residents to avoid the area.
Chief Scott Goldstein said the number of missing workers is unreleased and there is no immediate public threat.

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A vat of sodium hydroxide and sodium sulfide exploded at Nippon Dynawave Packaging in Longview, Washington at 7:15 a.m. on May 26, 2026, killing workers.
Battalion Chief Mike Gorsuch reported 40 firefighters, paramedics and a hazmat team responded while Governor Bob Ferguson put the National Guard on alert and warned residents to avoid the area.
Chief Scott Goldstein said the number of missing workers is unreleased and there is no immediate public threat.