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'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.
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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Roseland plant explosion: Officials remind residents of possible health concerns

State police are asking residents not to touch or clean the soot due to the remains being unknown at this time.