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'You can kind of taste it in the air': Roseland plant explosion ignites health concerns

An explosion and fire at Smitty’s Supply in Roseland left residents under evacuation, cars coated in oil, and questions about ...

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 ...

Roseland, LA: Mandatory Evacuation Ordered After 'Reported Explosion' And Fire At Smitty’s | Videos

A reported explosion at Smitty’s, a business located near the intersection of Highways 51 and 10 in Roseland, Tangipahoa ...

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 ...

Health concerns rise as smoke lingers from Smitty’s fire in Roseland

No doubt it’s in the water — and not knowing what it is actually makes it a little bit more difficult.” Some Roseland ...

Smitty's Supply: All About the Company At The Center Of Explosion That Rocked Roseland, LA

An explosion at Smitty’s Supply, a major oil and lubricants company in Roseland, Louisiana, triggered a mandatory one-mile ...

Evacuation zone remains in place following explosion in Roseland

ROSELAND, La. (WAFB) - Officials gave an update on an explosion and fire in Roseland on Saturday morning, August 23, and said ...