Search and rescue operations continue at a Washington state paper mill where a catastrophic chemical explosion has claimed two lives and left nine people still unaccounted for.
The fatal incident involved a chemical tank that suffered an implosion at the industrial facility. Emergency responders are facing significant challenges in their recovery efforts due to dangerous environmental conditions at the accident site.
Authorities have not yet been able to safely access all areas of the facility to search for the missing individuals because of the hazardous materials present following the tank failure.
