A beloved husband, dad and grandfather was killed within the chemical tank rupture at a pulp and paper mill in Washington state, in accordance with his daughter.
Geovana Bernal instructed ABC Information that her father, Gilbert Bernal, died in Tuesday morning’s incident at his office, Nippon Dynawave Packaging in Longview, Washington.
At the very least one individual was killed, a number of folks suffered vital accidents and 9 workers stay lacking, officers stated. The continuing restoration efforts are “extraordinarily complicated” because of the unstable tank, which incorporates white liquor, a chemical combination used within the paper-making course of, in accordance with authorities.
Geovana Bernal stated in a press release, “There should not sufficient phrases to specific on how devastated we’re proper now.”
“My father was essentially the most selfless man I knew. He labored laborious to supply for his household and he cherished us a lot,” she stated. “He was going to have fun his thirty second wedding ceremony anniversary with mother in only a couple weeks and he cherished my son, his first grandson, a lot.”
An undated photograph of Gilbert Bernal along with his spouse Maria and grandson Jameson offered by his daughter Geovana who stated he died within the chemical tank rupture in Washington state on Could 26, 2026.
Courtesy of Geovana Bernal
She stated Gilbert Bernal typically helped out at his church, “volunteering his time to assist repairs or assist anybody in want.”
“He was an excellent man, husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and pal,” Geovana Bernal stated. “We’re so heartbroken.”
An undated photograph of Gilbert Bernal along with his spouse Maria offered by his daughter Geovana who stated he died within the chemical tank rupture in Washington state on Could 26, 2026.
Courtesy of Geovana Bernal
The coroner’s workplace has not launched the identification of the confirmed fatality, however Geovana Bernal stated her brother seen photographs of her father and confirmed his demise after talking with the coroner’s workplace.
