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I'm deeply saddened to hear that there have been fatalities. My thoughts are with the workers and their families, and with the first responders," ujar Bob Ferguson.
Ia juga menginstruksikan Pasukan Respons Keamanan Dalam Negeri Garda Nasional untuk bersiap membantu proses dekontaminasi dan pencarian korban.
"It's difficult always to find the words at a time like this, and as you've heard already from previous speakers, our thoughts and our prayers are with everybody impacted by this tragedy," tambahnya.
Ungkapan duka cita juga disampaikan oleh Senator AS asal Washington, Patty Murray. "Today’s implosion was an absolute tragedy.
My heart is with everyone who lost a loved one today—as well as the injured workers.
I also want to acknowledge the heroism of the first responders and health care workers who are currently on the frontlines of this disaster," kata Patty Murray.
Wali Kota Longview, Erik Halvorson, menyampaikan bahwa seluruh wilayah kota kini berada dalam masa berkabung.
"As our emergency teams continue their tireless work here, our community has entered a time of profound tragedy and deep mourning," ucap Erik Halvorson.
Ia menegaskan dukungan penuh bagi keluarga pekerja yang mengalami kesedihan mendalam.
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