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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 ...

Mandatory evacuation remains in effect as fire from Louisiana plant explosion continues to burn

The Tangipahoa Parish government ordered a mandatory evacuation for those within a 1-mile radius of Highways 51 and 10 in Roseland.

Fire at Louisiana auto plant is 90% contained while evacuation order remains

Louisiana State Police say a fire at an automotive supply plant is mostly contained. A mandatory evacuation order remained in ...

VIDEO: Crews cleaning out Tangipahoa River after Roseland warehouse explosion

As the EPA takes over as the lead agency responding to the aftermath of an explosion at a Roseland warehouse, crews have ...

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. — ...

Evacuation zone remains in place following explosion in Roseland; air monitoring continues

The mandatory evacuation zone continues to be in effect for a one-mile radius around the site of the explosion and fire.

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 ...

The environmental damage from the Roseland chemical plant fire

When a massive explosion and fire at Smitty's Supply in Roseland, Louisiana, oil products entered the Tangipahoa River. WWL's ...