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Evacuation zone reduced around Tangipahoa plant rocked by explosion and fire

The one-mile evacuation zone around a Tangipahoa Parish plant rocked by an explosion and raging fire last week was reduced to ...

Cleanup efforts underway to contain oily runoff in Tangipahoa River after Smitty’s fire

PONCHATOULA, La. (WVUE) - Containment boom has been set up along several stretches of the Tangipahoa River as environmental ...

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 ...

Recovery, environmental response ramp-up at Smitty's Supply fire site in Tangipahoa Parish

LSP said recovery operations are underway at the Tangipahoa Parish fire site, with containment booms in waterways, drone ...

Roseland explosion: Evacuation zone reduced, crews work to clean oil from Tangipahoa River

The mandatory evacuation zone has been reduced from a one-mile radius to the roads and area closest to the incident site.
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Explosion at Smitty's Supply in Tangipahoa Parish. How EPA, police have responded

A chemical explosion occurred at Smitty's Supply in Roseland, Louisiana. Here's what to know about environmental emergency ...

More fallout from Smitty’s fire: three lawsuits filed Monday

TANGIPAHOA PARISH, La. — Three separate lawsuits were filed Monday against Smitty’s Supply, Inc., following the explosion and ...

Roseland evacuation zone following fire, explosion reduced

The zone for evacuations ordered after an explosion and fire at Smitty’s Supply Inc. in Roseland has been reduced.

EPA officials prep to address Tangipahoa community after warehouse fire

As the EPA takes over as the lead agency responding to the aftermath of an explosion at a Roseland warehouse, crews have ...

Roseland Plant Explosion: Parish President Robby Miller details fire response and safety measures

Tangipahoa officials provide updates on Roseland plant explosion. Fire fought for hours, evacuations expanded, no injuries reported, multiple agencies monitoring.