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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

'Bam, Bam, Bam': Residents describe fire, fumes and blasts after Louisiana plant explosion

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

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.