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

Published
June 11, 2026
Location
Longview, Washington
Nippon Dynawave facility
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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, killing eleven people on May 26. Autopsies released June 1 and 2 confirmed 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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