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Tank Known Unsafe Before Rupture | Portland News
A deadly chemical tank rupture in Longview, which killed eleven people, has been linked to a decade-old safety failure — the tank was deemed unfit for service ten months before it exploded. Despite warnings from outside inspectors urging repairs, the company continued using the dangerously thin-walled vessel. Federal investigators now say accountability is key, with lawmakers demanding answers and pushing for systemic change. Nippon Dynawave, facing lawsuits and multiple environmental citations, declined to comment, focusing instead on supporting victims’ families and reopening operations…
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