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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 ...
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Roseland plant fire 90% contained, evacuations remain

A Louisiana plant fire at Smitty’s Supply is 90% contained, but evacuations remain as crews monitor hotspots and ...

Roseland Montessori to reopen for first time after plant explosion, Tangipahoa schools announce

The Tangipahoa School System has announced that an elementary school in Roseland is reopening for the first time since the ...

PHOTOS: Neighborhood after Roseland explosion

Emily Hingle, a resident of Stoney Pint in Washington Parish, which is on the Tangipahoa Parish line, sent WGNO photos of her ...
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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 ...

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 ...

Roseland residents demand answers after Smitty’s Supply explosion

Roseland Mayor Van Showers told residents he has repeatedly asked for a list of chemicals released, but has not received ...

Roseland evacuation order following fire, explosion reduced

ROSELAND, La, ( WGNO) — Evacuations ordered after an explosion and fire at Smitty’s Supply Inc. in Roseland has been reduced. On Friday, Aug. 22, a chemical release and fire was reported to Tangipahoa ...