Washington Paper Mill Tragedy

Authorities have confirmed nine deaths following a chemical tank implosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Washington.

Rescuers have recovered the remains of another victim as they search for two workers still missing in the hazardous debris.

The disaster has struck at the heart of Longview, a historic mill town where generations of families have worked in the local industry.

Investigators are working to determine the cause of the failure, which is being cited as one of the deadliest U.S. workplace accidents in decades.

Environmental teams are also monitoring the site for potential chemical leaks into the surrounding area.