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Louisiana governor says there’s no sign of ‘imminent danger’ after fire at auto lubricant plant

Following a massive fire on Friday at an automotive lubricant plant in southeast, Louisiana residents are reporting soot on ...

Roseland evacuation zone following fire, explosion reduced

The zone for evacuations ordered after an explosion and fire at Smitty’s Supply Inc. in Roseland has been reduced.
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Additional resources arrive in Roseland as officials continue efforts to contain plant fire

Roughly 960 residents had to evacuate their rural town of Roseland, located along U.S. Highway 51 just north of Amite City, ...

Roseland community expresses anger, frustration in wake of industrial plant fire

ROSELAND, La. (WVUE) - A standing-room only crowd packed a Tangipahoa Parish church Monday night (Aug. 25) expressing anger ...

EPA takes over emergency response at Roseland fire site

Federal officials have taken command of the response at the Smitty’s Supply Inc. fire in Roseland, according to the U.S.

'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.

LIVE at 3 p.m.: Gov. Jeff Landry to visit Roseland explosion site Monday

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry will hold a press conference Monday afternoon to address the Roseland industrial explosion as ...

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 ...