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The explosion at a lubricant plant prompted an evacuation within a one-mile radius, including Roseland Elementary School, with no injuries reported so far, officials said.
- A massive explosion occurred at Smitty's Supply in Roseland, Louisiana, on August 22, 2025, prompting emergency actions.
- The explosion led Tangipahoa Parish authorities to order a mandatory evacuation within a one-mile radius around Highways 51 and 10 as a precaution.
- Officials closed Highway 51 at Highway 10 and urged drivers to seek alternate routes while evacuating students from Roseland Elementary to Amite City.
- Sheriff’s Office reported no injuries and advised residents to relocate immediately, with Louisiana’s governor stating, "We are monitoring this situation closely."
- The evacuation and road closures remain in effect as emergency teams continue assessing the situation and support is provided at designated sites like the Amite Community Center.
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Explosion reported at Tangipahoa Parish business: TPSO
ROSELAND, La. (WGNO) — A mandatory evacuation has been ordered for an area of Roseland after a report of an explosion at a business on Friday, Aug. 22. New Orleans Interstate 10 corridor reopens earlier than expected The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office reported that Highway 51 at Highway 10 in Roseland is closed at this time. Drivers in the area are being advised to take alternate routes. Tangipahoa Parish Government officials ordered a…
Mandatory evacuation ordered in Roseland after explosion at business, Tangipahoa Sheriff says
The Tangipahoa Sheriff's Office is ordering an immediate evacuation within a one-mile radius of U.S. Highway 51 and Interstate 10 after an explosion at a Roseland business
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