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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 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 ...
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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 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 ...
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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 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 ...

Roseland community still shaken after explosion at Smitty’s Supply

Soot and oil still cover much of neighboring properties, some residents worry about the damage it'll cause. ROSELAND, La. — ...

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 ...

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 ...