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Plant Explosion Forces Evacuations, Closes Highway in Roseland

8/23/2025

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A plant explosion at Smitty's Supplies in Roseland, Louisiana, led to the evacuation of residents, including former Governor John Bel Edwards.
Highway 51 at Highway 10 is closed, and a one-mile evacuation zone is established due to fire and debris risks.
Emergency crews are managing the situation, and Roseland Elementary students have been relocated. No injuries have been reported.

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Story summary

A plant explosion at Smitty's Supplies in Roseland, Louisiana, led to the evacuation of residents, including former Governor John Bel Edwards.
Highway 51 at Highway 10 is closed, and a one-mile evacuation zone is established due to fire and debris risks.
Emergency crews are managing the situation, and Roseland Elementary students have been relocated. No injuries have been reported.