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'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 ...

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 ...
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Fire rages after plant explosion prompts evacuation in Tangipahoa. Former governor among evacuees.

An explosion and raging fire at a plant in Tangipahoa Parish known to store highly flammable products prompted an evacuation ...

Roseland residents remain evacuated as firefight continues at lubricant plant

Roseland resident Jerry McCoy evacuated to a nearby hotel, but briefly returned home to grab essentials. “I kind of snuck ...
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Fire still burns at Smitty's Supply in Tangipahoa Parish

Explosions through the nighttime hours prolonged an environmental emergency at a Tangipahoa Parish oils and lubricants ...

Explosion reported near Roseland business, Highway 51 closed

Officials say Highway 51 at Highway 10 in Roseland is shut down following an explosion at a business. No injuries have been ...