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

Published
June 11, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Longview, Washington
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Incident type
Other

Summary

Accident Longview Washington in Longview, Washington: A massive tank containing caustic white liquor imploded at the Nippon Dynawave paper mill in Longview, Washington on May 26, killing eleven people. The coroner’s office released autopsy findings for ten victims on June 1 and 2, concluding that all deaths were accidental and caused by alkaline chemical burns, with some victims also suffering blunt force injuries or asphyxiation.

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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