At least two people were killed and nine workers are missing after a chemical tank implosion at a paper mill in Camas, Washington, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, according to a news release from the Clark County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday.
The incident occurred at the Nippon Paper Industries mill, where a large chemical tank collapsed, releasing hazardous materials. Emergency responders, including hazmat teams, were dispatched to the scene. The cause of the implosion is under investigation.
Authorities have not released the names of the deceased or missing workers pending notification of next of kin. The mill has been shut down, and an exclusion zone remains in place around the facility.
