Longview Fire Department Clarifies Hospital Transport Numbers Following Nippon Dynawave Industrial Incident

LONGVIEW, Wash. — The Longview Fire Department has issued a formal clarification regarding the number of individuals transported to local hospitals following the industrial incident at Nippon Dynawave on May 26, 2026.

According to a notice released by Fire Chief Brad Hanning, 10 individuals were transported to hospitals by ambulance as a direct result of the incident.

The clarification was issued to correct and update information released during the early stages of the emergency response.

Breakdown of Hospitalized Individuals

The Longview Fire Department reported that the transported patients included:

Nine Nippon Dynawave employees

Two fatalities

Four individuals released from the hospital

Three individuals remain hospitalized and one firefighter was released from the hospital after receiving treatment.

Officials emphasized that these figures only account for individuals transported by ambulance and do not include anyone who may have sought medical treatment through self-transport to local healthcare facilities.

Clarification Addresses Early Incident Reports

The department noted that the update serves as a clarification to information shared earlier during the incident response. Emergency situations often involve rapidly changing conditions, and agencies frequently release updated information as investigations and patient counts are verified.

The industrial incident at Nippon Dynawave drew a significant emergency response from local fire, EMS, and public safety agencies. While details regarding the cause of the incident remain under investigation, officials continue to monitor the condition of the three hospitalized employees.

Community Impact

The confirmation of two fatalities underscores the seriousness of the event and its impact on the Nippon Dynawave workforce, their families, and the broader Longview community.

Local officials have expressed their commitment to supporting those affected while ensuring a thorough review of the incident.

Longview Fire Department officials encourage the public and media outlets to rely on verified updates from emergency management and public safety agencies as additional information becomes available.

Source: Longview Fire Department Notice of Clarification, issued by Fire Chief Brad Hanning.