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Additional resources arrive in Roseland as officials continue efforts to contain plant fire

A containment berm was being established around the site to prevent any runoff of hazardous materials, and recovery ...

Fire from explosion in Roseland mostly contained

ROSELAND, La. ( WGNO) — The fire in Roseland resulting from an explosion at Smitty’s Supply has been mostly contained.

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 ...

Roseland industrial plant fire remains 90 percent contained, officials say Sunday

ROSELAND, La. (WVUE) - The fire at the Smitty’s Supply Inc. industrial plant remained 90 percent contained as of noon Sunday ...

'Bam, Bam, Bam': Residents describe fire, fumes and blasts after Roseland plant incident

Residents described tanks exploding, homes rattling, and burning fumes as officials ordered a one-mile evacuation zone.
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'You can kind of taste it in the air': Roseland plant explosion ignites health concerns

An explosion and fire at Smitty’s Supply in Roseland left residents under evacuation, cars coated in oil, and questions about ...
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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 ...

Chemical Explosion, Which Rained Down Oil and Sparked Massive Fire at a Louisiana Auto Plant, Leads to Evacuations

An explosion at a plant in Louisiana caused oil to rain down on local residents, and sparked a massive fire that is still ...