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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 ...

Louisiana explosion prompts 1-mile evacuation radius, Highway 51 closed; officials monitoring fire risk

Fire and debris are the main concerns after a Roseland plant explosion. School children were evacuated. Highway 51 is shut ...

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.

Explosion at Smitty Supply, Inc. in Louisiana sends thick smoke into sky

Firefighters responded to a massive explosion at Smitty Supply, Inc. in Roseland, Louisiana. The cause is still under ...

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 oil facility rocked by explosion

Evacuation orders continue after a fiery explosion at an oil plant in Louisiana. ABC News investigative reporter Olivia Rubin ...

Viewer Photos, Videos Capture Blast, Smoke After Roseland Explosion

Emergency crews contain Roseland plant explosion aftermath; no injuries reported. Highway 51 remains closed, and evacuations ...

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 ...