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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Deadly accident detailed in past OSHA reports at Roseland plant

ROSELAND, La. (WAFB) - Smitty’s Supply is the focus of an explosion, but federal reports show the plant has had issues in the ...

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 at Smitty’s Supply in Roseland prompts evacuations, no injuries reported

Tangipahoa Parish officials are investigating an explosion at Smitty’s Supply in Roseland that forced mandatory evacuations ...