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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 ...

'Bam, Bam, Bam': Residents describe fire, fumes and blasts after Roseland plant incident in Louisiana

Residents describe chaotic moments after a Roseland plant explosion. Evacuations in place, smoke visible from miles away, Hwy ...

Roseland industrial plant fire remains 90 percent contained, officials say Sunday

ROSELAND, La. (WVUE) - The fire at the Smitty’s Supply Inc. industrial plant remained 90 percent contained as of noon Sunday ...

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 ...

Emergency closure issued for part of Tangipahoa River due to Roseland fire

Tangipahoa Parish officials have ordered an emergency closure for a portion of the Tangipahoa River as crews continue ...

Louisiana explosion prompts 1-mile evacuation, Roseland Elementary evacuated; fire, debris still active

Fire and debris are the main concerns after a Roseland plant explosion. School children were evacuated. Highway 51 is shut ...

Viewer Photos, Videos Capture Blast, Smoke After Roseland, Louisiana Explosion

Emergency crews contain Roseland plant explosion aftermath; no injuries reported. Highway 51 remains closed, and evacuations ...