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2 dead, 9 missing in Washington state paper mill disaster

Oregon Public Broadcasting | By Erik Neumann
Published May 28, 2026 at 2:48 AM MDT

Nine people remain unaccounted for following a deadly chemical implosion at a paper mill in Washington state. Two people died and hazardous conditions have slowed cleanup at the damaged tank.

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