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Emergency closure of Tangipahoa River issued as EPA takes over in Roseland explosion recovery

The closure is an effort to limit activity that may interfere with emergency crews working to contain the fire, officials ...

Emergency closure issued for part of Tangipahoa River due to Roseland fire

Tangipahoa Parish officials have ordered an emergency closure for a portion of the Tangipahoa River as crews continue ...

State Police: Fire 90% contained at Roseland chemical plant; EPA monitors air and river

Officials say the fire is 90% contained. Authorities continue battling the fire at Smitty’s Supply in Tangipahoa Parish. No ...

Emergency closure issued for portion of Tangipahoa River following Roseland explosion

A section of the Tangipahoa River has been closed to all marine traffic following an emergency proclamation issued Sunday by ...

Roseland community still shaken after explosion at Smitty’s Supply

Soot and oil still cover much of neighboring properties, some residents worry about the damage it'll cause. ROSELAND, La. — ...
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Chemical Release and Fire at Smitty's Supply in Roseland 90% Contained, Emergency Teams Tackle Environmental Impact

Chemical release and fire at Smitty's Supply in Roseland now 90% contained; no human casualties reported, and environmental ...

Portion of Tangipahoa River closed following Roseland explosion

A portion of the Tangipahoa River is closed, according to a post from parish government officials, following Friday's ...
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Fire rages after plant explosion prompts evacuation in Tangipahoa. Former governor among evacuees.

An explosion and raging fire at a plant in Tangipahoa Parish known to store highly flammable products prompted an evacuation ...

Tangipahoa Parish schools mostly open; Roseland Montessori closed after explosion

Students living in the one-mile evacuation zone will be excused from school until the evacuation order is lifted, school ...