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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 ...
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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 ...

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 ...

Evacuation zone remains in place following explosion in Roseland; air monitoring continues

The mandatory evacuation zone continues to be in effect for a one-mile radius around the site of the explosion and fire.

Louisiana explosion prompts 1-mile evacuation, Roseland Elementary evacuated; fire, debris still active

Fire and debris are the main concerns after a Roseland plant explosion. School children were evacuated. Highway 51 is shut ...

'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.

Health concerns rise as smoke lingers from Smitty’s fire in Roseland

No doubt it’s in the water — and not knowing what it is actually makes it a little bit more difficult.” Some Roseland ...

Viewer Photos, Videos Capture Blast, Smoke After Roseland, Louisiana Explosion

Emergency crews contain Roseland plant explosion aftermath; no injuries reported. Highway 51 remains closed, and evacuations ...