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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 ...
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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 ...

Viewer photos, videos capture Louisiana plant blast, smoke after explosion

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

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Roseland oil plant has recent history of environmental violations, fines

ROSELAND, Louisiana — The oil plant in Roseland where a mid-day explosion turned into a massive fire has a history of ...