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ROSELAND, La - Evacuations are underway in eastern Louisiana as crews work to put out a fire at a manufacturing plant .

Louisiana explosion: Fire at Smitty's Supply

What we know:

The fire was reported at Smitty's Supply Incorporated on Highways 51 and 10 in Roseland. Mutliple nearby roads are closed to the public.

Calls about the fire started coming in shortly before 1 p.m. CST, according to Tangipahoa Parish officials .

A mandatory evacuation was initially in effect for anyone in the immediate area, but it has since extended to anyone within one mile of the manufacturing plant.

A shelter has been opened at the Amite Community Center on West Chestnut Street .

As of about 4 p.m., parish officials said crews were still working to put out the flames. All agencies i

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