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One person was killed and multiple others were injured after an explosion occurred in a chemical storage tank in Longview, Washington. Authorities stated there is no threat to the public.
An explosion in a chemical storage tank caused panic in the city of Longview in Washington state, USA.
The blast occurred around 07:15 local time at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility, prompting the deployment of numerous firefighters and ambulance crews to the area.
Authorities announced that one person lost their life in the incident, while several others were injured. The injured victims were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Security measures in the area were increased following the explosion, while officials stated that there is no direct threat to the public.
Authorities also confirmed that an investigation has been launched into the cause of the chemical tank explosion and that the inquiry is ongoing.
Kaynak: IHA