Questions Still Remain More than a Month After Smitty's Explosion

Smitty’s Supply neighbors still wary of fire fallout despite assurances from Landry, EPA

As of Sept. 30, 2025, petrochemicals still filled ponds near the Tangipahoa River across the street from the destroyed Smitty's Supply facility in Roseland nearly six weeks after it exploded. (Photo: Wes Muller/Louisiana Illuminator)ROSELAND — Large amounts of petrochemicals still blanket nearby bodies of water six weeks after an industrial facility explosion in Tangipahoa Parish, where some affected residents believe the federal and state gover…

Questions still remain more than a month after Smitty's explosion

EPA reports recovery of over 4 million gallons of oily material from Tangipahoa River post-Smitty's explosion, as cleanup efforts reach 75% completion.

Soot and skepticism linger in Tangipahoa weeks after Smitty’s Supply explosion

Six weeks after the explosion at Smitty’s Supply in Tangipahoa Parish, residents say oily soot still coats homes, pets are sick and waterways remain contaminated as far as 40 miles downstream, Louisiana Illuminator writes.  Locals describe black residue embedded in roofs, concrete, gardens and furniture, and there are concerns about long-term property damage and health risks.  The EPA initially withheld the plant’s chemical inventory, but later …