05/26/2026
Longview Fire Department Has provided a update regarding the Emergency at Nippon! Cowlitz County News has also obtained additional photos. Multiple injuries have occured.
From Longview Fire:
UPDATED 5/26, 9:37 am: Longview Fire Department is responding to a hazardous materials incident at Nippon Dynawave Packaging, 3401 Industrial Way, following an implosion involving a vat of chemical treatment product at approximately 7:18 a.m. Tuesday.
Officials say there is no immediate threat to the public.
Multiple people suffered chemical burns and other injuries and were transported by ambulance to PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center in Longview and PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver. The extent of the injuries is not fully known at this time.
Fire crews and a Hazardous Materials Team remain on scene working with Nippon Dynawave employees to mitigate the product and container involved.
Responding agencies include Longview Fire Department, Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue, the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office, and other emergency responders. The response includes five fire engines, seven ambulances, a Hazardous Materials Team, and four chief officers.
More information will be shared as it becomes available.