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Mandatory evacuation remains in effect as fire from Louisiana plant explosion continues to burn

The Tangipahoa Parish government ordered a mandatory evacuation for those within a 1-mile radius of Highways 51 and 10 in Roseland.
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Sunday night update from the Smitty's fire

Here's what state officials told us Sunday night about the massive fire, which caused the evacuation of residents.

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 ...

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 ...

Roseland industrial plant fire remains 90 percent contained, officials say Sunday

ROSELAND, La. (WVUE) - The fire at the Smitty’s Supply Inc. industrial plant remained 90 percent contained as of noon Sunday ...

Crews work hard to contain oil plant fire in Louisiana

Evacuation orders remain in effect as health concerns over the possibility the soot could contain toxic chemicals rise.

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 ...