Large fire, explosion in Roseland in Tangipahoa Parish causes mandatory evacuation
Posted on by Harsh Sharma
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – Tangipahoa Parish officials have ordered a mandatory evacuation within a one-mile radius of Highways 51 and 10 in Roseland. An explosion at a nearby business prompted the evacuation.
The parish government urged residents to relocate immediately and avoid the area until further notice.
Highway 51 at Highway 10 is closed while emergency crews respond to the scene, officials said. No injuries have been reported.
Authorities are asking drivers to use alternate routes.
Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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