A mandatory evacuation has been issued following an explosion at a plant in Louisiana on Friday. 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. The explosion was reported shortly before 1 p.m., according to Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller. The Tangipahoa Parish government shortly ordered a mandatory evacuation for those in the immediate area, that then expanded to within a 1-mile radius of the plant. "Relocate IMMEDIATELY and stay away from this area until further notice," the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said on X. An elementary school located within the evacuation zone was evacuating students to a location in Amite City. No injur

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