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Longview explosion ‘deadliest industrial tragedy in modern Washington state history’ as death toll climbs, Gov. Ferguson says
Longview explosion ‘deadliest industrial tragedy in modern Washington state history’ as death toll climbs, Gov. Ferguson says
Longview explosion ‘deadliest industrial tragedy in modern Washington state history’ as death toll climbs, Gov. Ferguson says

Published on: 05/27/2026

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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson addresses reporters Wednesday, May 27 about the deadly tank explosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company facility in Longview.

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson said Wednesday state officials expect a deadly chemical blast that has killed or injured at least 19 people in Longview may become one of its deadliest in state history.

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