The catastrophic fire and explosions at Smitty's Supply Inc. last month spilled chemicals into local streams, rivers and ponds.

State officials have now begun testing fish and other commonly eaten seafood in the Tangipahoa River and Lake Pontchartrain for any contamination from the weekslong spill at the Roseland-area lubricants plant.

Officials said laboratories will analyze the samples to help the state Department of Health and other agencies "assess any potential public health risks and determine if seafood consumption advisories are warranted," a new release said.

"By working side-by-side with our federal and state partners to perform this vital work, we are ensuring that the people of Louisiana receive transparent, science-based information about the safety of our waterways and sea

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