Victims in Longview, WA paper mill accident died from alkaline chemical burns

The Cowlitz County Coroner’s Office announced it has completed autopsies on all 11 people who died in the Nippon Dynawave paper mill implosion in Longview last month. In a press release, officials said that alkaline chemical burns were the cause of death of all 10 people involved in the May 26 industrial accident. Local officials also confirmed that all next-of-kin have been formally notified. The coroner's office in Cowlitz County Coroner's Office completed autopsies on June 1 and June 2 for 10 individuals who died in the May 26 incident. Gilberto Gernal, 52; Tyler Covington, 29; Dale Miller, 54; Jared Ammons, 35; Bradley Covington, 27; Clinton Doran, 26; John Forsberg, 51; and Norman Barlow, 58, all died from alkaline chemical burns. Robert Wilson, 48, died from alkaline chemical burns and blunt force injuries. Braydon Finkas, 38, died from alkaline chemical burns and suffocation due to inhaling a foreign object. Dillon Miller also died of chemical burns per previous reports.While the Cowlitz County Coroner's Office has finished its work, investigations into the accident by other agencies remain ongoing.Cruise ship diverts 120 miles to rescue 74-year-old sailor stranded off Oregon coastAuburn man to be sentenced for hate crime attack on busPacific, WA police bust illegal marijuana grow operation with bear traps setAuburn Police fires officer arrested for immoral communication with minorLongview mill implosion: Thousands of dead fish found in drainage ditches2 arrested in deadly shooting of 17-year-old in Parkland, WAHere's what to know about Seafair's 4th of July fireworks at Gas Works ParkUniversity of Washington honors slain student Juniper BlessingTo get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter.Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.