ROSELAND, La. (WVUE) - As the EPA takes over as the lead agency responding to the aftermath of an explosion at a Roseland warehouse, crews have begun cleaning out the Tangipahoa River.
Since the explosion and massive fire at the headquarters of Smitty’s Supply, the community has been under mandatory evacuation orders. In that time, oil and ash residue have covered the properties and vehicles of residents.
Significant amounts of materials have been seen in the local waterways.
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A response is underway to stop the flow of oil and other materials further down the waterways, most notably, the Tangipahoa River, which empties into Lake Pontchartrain.
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