Residents are being asked to avoid Industrial Way as emergency crews respond to an explosion at the Nippon facility.
LONGVIEW, Wash. — Multiple injuries were reported after a chemical explosion Tuesday at the Nippon facility in Longview, according to the Longview Fire Department.
The explosion was reported around 7:30 a.m., prompting a major emergency response from fire crews.
Residents are asked to stay away from Industrial Way and avoid the surrounding area while crews work at the facility.
The response continues to be active, and officials said more information would be released as it became available.
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