Prayers to all involved, but things at the WA State Paper Mill are looking far more serious than what the media is saying. This is looking like a “white liquor tank” event based on the images I have seen (SAFTENG members can see them below).
Emergency responders have confirmed:
10 individuals were transported to area hospitals:
-8 employee injuries,
-1 firefighter injury
-1 fatality
Officials can also confirm there are nine (9) employees who remain unaccounted for. All identified families have now been notified.
Most notably in this UPDATE:
While originally believed to contain approximately 80,000 gallons, officials now report the tank held approximately 900,000 gallons of white liquor. They estimate roughly 90,000 gallons of material may remain inside the damaged tank.
What is a “White Liquor Tank” at a Paper Mill