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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 ...

Drone footage shows explosion and fire at Roseland plant

An explosion was reported at a lubrication plant in Roseland, Louisiana Friday. There have been no injuries or deaths ...

Roseland explosion response efforts reach 24-hour mark, fire still burning

The Roseland explosion has reached the 24 hour-mark of response efforts, according to Louisiana State Police. In a Saturday ...

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 ...

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 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.

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

Residents describe chaotic moments after a Roseland plant explosion. Evacuations in place, smoke visible from miles away, Hwy ...