New autopsy findings released for victims of Nippon Dynawave disaster in Longview

Published
June 11, 2026
Location
Longview, Washington
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Summary

Accident Longview Washington in Longview, Washington: A tank containing caustic white liquor imploded at the Nippon Dynawave paper mill in Longview, Washington on May 26, killing eleven people. The Cowlitz County Coroner’s Office released autopsy findings for ten victims on June 1 and 2, concluding that all deaths were accidental due to alkaline chemical burns.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Robert Wilson Unknown Fatal
Braydon Finkas Unknown Fatal
Unnamed worker Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

New autopsy findings released for victims of Nippon Dynawave disaster in Longview

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