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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 ...

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 ...

Tangipahoa Parish schools update on Roseland Elementary evacuation

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Shelby County Schools recognized three of their high schools after they were ranked in the top 25 ...
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Fire continues burning day after explosion at Tangipahoa facility: 'We're working to get answers.'

Sgt. William Huggins of the Louisiana State Police said that there were several small explosions at the plant as the fire ...
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Fire still burns at Smitty's Supply in Tangipahoa Parish

Explosions through the nighttime hours prolonged an environmental emergency at a Tangipahoa Parish oils and lubricants ...

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 ...

Roseland residents remain evacuated as firefight continues at lubricant plant

Roseland resident Jerry McCoy evacuated to a nearby hotel, but briefly returned home to grab essentials. “I kind of snuck ...

Roseland plant explosion: Officials remind residents of possible health concerns

State police are asking residents not to touch or clean the soot due to the remains being unknown at this time.

Explosion at Smitty’s Supply in Roseland prompts evacuations, no injuries reported

Tangipahoa Parish officials are investigating an explosion at Smitty’s Supply in Roseland that forced mandatory evacuations ...