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Evacuations underway after massive oil plant explosion in Louisiana
An explosion at Smitty's Supply oil plant in Roseland, Louisiana, has prompted an evacuation emergency throughout the town, including a nearby elementary school
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Mandatory evacuation remains as fire from Louisiana plant explosion continues to burn
A fire at plant in Louisiana continues to burn Saturday and an evacuation order within a 1-mile radius of the facility remains in place following an explosion Friday, Louisiana officials said in a press conference Saturday.
As of Saturday, 42 people are in a shelter, according to officials.
Residents have been asked to to avoid direct contact with soot as a result of the fire – as it is believed to contains both combustibles and hydrocarbon chemicals, Louisiana State Police Sgt. William Huggins said Saturday.
Residents have been instructed to remain indoors when possible, wash hands frequently, avoid touching their face and avoid direct contact with the soot.
Officials said they are are aware of debris in the Tangipahoa River and said water samples will be collected for environmental impact analysis. What is exactly in the soot is also under investigation.
The most recent air quality readings indicated results "below an actionable threshold" at this time, Huggins said.
Overnight a number of small explosions occurred, consistent with what has been happening since the beginning of the fire, Huggins said.
The incident occurred at Smitty's Supply, a lubricant manufacturer located in Roseland in Tangipahoa Parish, local officials said. A large plume of smoke could be seen following the explosion.
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