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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 ...

Roseland evacuation zone following fire, explosion reduced

The zone for evacuations ordered after an explosion and fire at Smitty’s Supply Inc. in Roseland has been reduced.

Roseland community expresses anger, frustration in wake of industrial plant fire

ROSELAND, La. (WVUE) - A standing-room only crowd packed a Tangipahoa Parish church Monday night (Aug. 25) expressing anger ...
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Additional resources arrive in Roseland as officials continue efforts to contain plant fire

Roughly 960 residents had to evacuate their rural town of Roseland, located along U.S. Highway 51 just north of Amite City, ...

Louisiana explosion prompts 1-mile evacuation radius, Highway 51 closed; officials monitoring fire risk

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

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 ...

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

Residents described tanks exploding, homes rattling, and burning fumes as officials ordered a one-mile evacuation zone.