24-08-2025 14:17 via wbrz.com

Evacuation order still in place as officials provide update on day 3 of Smitty's Supply fire

ROSELAND — Officials provided an update Sunday on the fire at Smitty's Supply Inc. in Roseland after an explosion there forced evacuations and environmental impacts.According to Louisiana State Police, the fire remained at 90% contained as of noon on Sunday. Officials put in place a containment barrier around the site, and crews have begun removing structural debris. The mandatory evacuation notice remains in effect within a one-mile radius of the facility, according to polic
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