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Fatal Givaudan plant explosion was a 'catastrophe waiting to happen,' investigation finds
2+ hour, 8+ min ago (613+ words) Showers continue, but coverage will be less. . A U. S. regulatory board issued its final report Wednesday after its investigation of the fatal Givaudan plant explosion in Louisville, saying it was a "catastrophe waiting to happen." LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) " A U. S. regulatory board…...
'Men do cry sometimes': Washington paper mill community mourns victims of tank implosion
5+ hour, 4+ min ago (326+ words) LONGVIEW, Wash. " Lonnie Koistinen said he was taught at a young age that men don't show emotion. But at age 71, the lifelong resident of Longview, Washington said he couldn't help himself. Not after what happened at the local pulp-and-paper facility…...
Two hurt in powerful explosion at home in Gillespie County
3+ hour, 28+ min ago (57+ words) The blast happened at The Overlook at Bear Creek subdivision. Two hurt in powerful explosion at home in Gillespie County To stream KENS 5 on your phone, you need the KENS 5 app. Download the KENS 5 app Next up in 5 Example video…...
Authorities say another worker hurt in a Washington mill's tank failure has died, bringing the presumed death toll to 11
1+ hour, 15+ min ago (50+ words) LONGVIEW, Wash. (AP) " Authorities say another worker hurt in a Washington mill's tank failure has died, bringing the presumed death toll to 11. Authorities say another worker hurt in a Washington mill's tank failure has died, bringing the presumed death toll…...
Second death confirmed as recovery operations continue for 9 missing after Longview paper mill implosion
18+ min ago (213+ words) LONGVIEW, Wash. " A second person has died after a large tank containing corrosive white liquor imploded Tuesday at the Nippon Dynawave paper mill in Longview. The Longview Fire Department confirmed the second person died from injuries suffered in the incident…...
What is white liquor, the caustic chemical involved in the Longview paper mill disaster?
55+ min ago (421+ words) LONGVIEW, Wash. " White liquor, a superheated chemical mixture used to break down wood into paper pulp, is at the center of the deadly tank implosion at the Nippon Dynawave paper mill in Longview. The facility employs a common process for…...
9 missing after Washington paper mill tank implosion and officials say there's no hope of survivors
8+ hour, 31+ min ago (639+ words) LONGVIEW, Wash. " Crews were set to resume searching Wednesday for nine workers at a Washington paper mill where a tank imploded, releasing a highly destructive chemical mixture called "white liquor" and causing at least one confirmed death. Authorities said there…...
2 dead, 9 still missing after Washington paper mill tank implosion and officials say there's no hope of survivors
1+ hour, 16+ min ago (644+ words) LONGVIEW, Wash. " Crews were set to resume searching Wednesday for nine workers at a Washington paper mill where a tank imploded, releasing a highly destructive chemical mixture called "white liquor" and causing at least two confirmed deaths. Officials said in…...
My husband and our boy were left fighting for their lives after snack exploded
7+ hour, 39+ min ago (1083+ words) WHAT started as an evening toasting s'mores together ended in disaster for one family when they were set ablaze after an explosion caused by a common camping snack. Stephanie Richards had promised her five-year-old son, Emmanuel, Richards a night of…...
Mystery Blast: Tanker Incident Shakes Waters Near Oman | Business
1+ day, 13+ min ago (230+ words) A tanker named Olympic Life experienced an external explosion near Oman's coast, causing minor fuel discharge but leaving the vessel stable. Owned by Olympic Shipping & Management, the crew remained unharmed. The cause remains unknown as investigations are underway. Mystery Blast:…...