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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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Portion of Tangipahoa River closed following Roseland explosion

A portion of the Tangipahoa River is closed, according to a post from parish government officials, following Friday's ...

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 ...