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Number of Deaths Rises in Washington Paper Mill Explosion

May 29th, 2026 • 5 minView Source

At least eight people are confirmed dead, and authorities believe there are three more bodies they have yet to reach at the site of the paper mill explosion in Longview, Washington. Two people had previously been pronounced dead, bringing the …

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