The death toll from the Longview paper mill disaster has risen to nine, following a chemical tank rupture at the facility. Authorities confirmed the ninth fatality after the incident.
Of the nine employees initially reported missing, the bodies of six have now been recovered. Families have begun the process of identifying some of the victims involved in the implosion.
Reports indicate the Longview mill had a history of safety violations prior to the recent incident. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.
