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A community in Longview, Washington, is experiencing mourning mixed with dread after an explosion at a paper mill claimed at least two lives, with residents noting that cutbacks and pressures had raised risks.
A chemical tank rupture at a paper mill in Washington state has resulted in one fatality and left nine people missing. The incident involved millions of liters of corrosive substance, causing injuries and a large fire.
Two people were left dangling from a communications tower near Longview, Texas, on Saturday until more than a dozen firefighters could scale the equivalent of a skyscraper to reach them.
The death toll from a chemical tank implosion at a paper plant in Longview, Washington, is now expected to reach 11, following an incident that initially reported at least one fatality. Rescue efforts have been suspended after the Tuesday collapse.
A hot air balloon became entangled on a mobile phone mast in Longview, Texas, at a height of over 270 meters. The rescue of the two occupants took several hours.
Emergency crews in Longview, Texas, conducted a high-stakes rescue of passengers from a hot air balloon that struck a cell phone tower about 920 feet (280 meters) above ground.
A tragic incident involving a chemical leak and explosion occurred at a cardboard packaging factory in Longview, Washington, operated by Nippon Dynawave Packaging, resulting in fatalities and serious injuries among employees.
Emergency services in Longview, Texas, rescued a hot air balloon crew trapped at approximately 280 meters after their balloon struck a mobile communication tower.
Longview students accused of rape in a varsity locker room have appeared in court, sparking public outrage.