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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 ...

EPA takes over Roseland explosion response as fire 98% contained

The EPA is now leading the Roseland explosion response. Officials say the fire is 98% contained, the evacuation zone reduced, ...
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Tangipahoa Parish auto plant fire after explosion 98% contained

Federal officials have taken control of the scene following the massive explosion and fire at Smitty's Supply in Tangipahoa ...
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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 ...

Cleanup efforts underway to contain oily runoff in Tangipahoa River after Smitty’s fire

PONCHATOULA, La. (WVUE) - Containment boom has been set up along several stretches of the Tangipahoa River as environmental ...

Governor Landry urges patience as Smitty's Supply fire investigation continues

The cause of the explosion at Smitty's Supply is still unclear, but during the press conference on Monday, officials said the ...
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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 ...