NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Oil is being collected from six locations along nearly 50 miles of the Tangipahoa River, but runoff from the Smitty’s Supply fire continues to pool along some shorelines, creating a lingering mess and strong petroleum odors.

Health concerns rise as smoke lingers from Smitty’s fire in Roseland

The river just north of Highway 22 in Ponchatoula appears somewhat clearer, though sheen on the water persists. Along some shorelines, oil is thickening, prompting residents to question when cleanup efforts will reach them.

About 30 miles downriver from Roseland, where Smitty’s Supply caught fire 11 days ago, oil continues to collect in deep pockets. Environmental crews are working to prevent the runoff from reaching Lake Pontchartrain, located roughly 10 miles downstream at Le

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