Sebuah ledakan tangki bahan kimia di pabrik kertas Nippon Dynawave di Longview, negara bagian Washington, Amerika Perkumpulan, pada Selasa mengakibatkan satu orang tewas, sepuluh luka-luka, dan sembilan pekerja lainnya dilaporkan Tetap hilang.
Dinas Pemadam Kebakaran Longview (LFD) melaporkan insiden bermula dari pecahnya tangki berisi cairan kimia alkali pekat atau white liquor pada pukul 07.15 waktu setempat. Otoritas penyelamat Demi ini Pusat perhatian menstabilkan tangki kimia dan mencari para pekerja yang belum ditemukan di Posisi kejadian.
“Officials can also confirm fatalities related to the incident. The scene remains in the recovery phase as emergency responders continue operations,” ujar Longview Fire Department (LFD).
Pihak pemadam kebakaran menambahkan bahwa identitas korban tewas maupun luka-luka Tetap dirahasiakan Buat menghormati pihak keluarga yang belum mendapatkan notifikasi Formal.
“No identifying information regarding injured or deceased individuals will be released at this time pending notification of family members,” kata Longview Fire Department (LFD).
Sembilan korban luka dievakuasi ke rumah sakit PeaceHealth di Longview dan Vancouver karena menderita luka bakar kimia, sementara satu korban luka lainnya merupakan petugas pemadam kebakaran.
“Legacy Health shares the community’s concern for everyone affected by the chemical explosion in Longview. Legacy is currently caring for patients related to this incident, including at the Legacy Oregon Burn Center, and remains prepared to provide additional care as needed. To protect patient privacy, Legacy Health cannot provide additional information about individual patients. For additional information regarding the incident and emergency response, please contact the Longview Fire Department.”” kata juru bicara Legacy Health.
Gubernur Washington, Bob Ferguson, menyatakan bahwa pemerintah negara bagian Maju memantau perkembangan penanganan insiden dan telah menerjunkan tim dari Departemen Ekologi ke Posisi.
“My team and I are tracking developments in Longview closely after a major chemical explosion. Responders from our state Department of Ecology have been deployed to the scene. I’m deeply saddened to hear that there have been fatalities. My thoughts are with the workers and their families, and with the first responders.” ujar Bob Ferguson, Gubernur Washington.
Berdasarkan data Departemen Ekologi Washington, pabrik Nippon Dynawave mempekerjakan Sekeliling 550 karyawan dan memproduksi Sekeliling 280.000 ton papan kertas kemasan cairan putih setiap tahunnya.
“With around 550 employees, the pulp and paper mill makes about 280,000 tons of bleached liquid packaging paperboard, and wetlap and slush pulp each year. The liquid packaging plant has about 450 employees,” tulis Departemen Ekologi Washington.
Penanganan Akibat ledakan tangki zat korosif ini melibatkan lima unit mobil pemadam kebakaran, tujuh ambulans, serta tim penanganan bahan berbahaya (hazmat) dari Cowlitz County.
