Roseland explosion: What happened in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana? Evacuation ordered

Tangipahoa Parish officials responded to reports of a massive explosion at a business in Roseland on Friday, shutting down Highway 51 at Highway 10

Updated on: Aug 23, 2025, 24:40:32 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Tangipahoa Parish officials responded to reports of a massive explosion at a business in Roseland on Friday, shutting down Highway 51 at Highway 10. Emergency evacuations were ordered in the nearby area. Videos on social media showed a massive fire and plume of smoke in the sky. The cause of the explosion has not been confirmed yet. No injuries have been reported.

A massive explosion was reported in Roseland, Tangipahoa Parish (X)

The emergency evacuation was issued for those living within a one-mile radius in all directions of Smitty's.

“Highway 51 at Highway 10 in Roseland is CLOSED following a reported explosion at a nearby business. At this time, no injuries have been reported. Please take alternative routes until this scene is clear,” the sheriff's department noted on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“A huge explosion has triggered a mandatory evacuation in Tangipahoa Parish. Residents should leave immediately and follow official instructions,” a local monitor tweeted.

“Highway 51 at Highway 10 in Roseland is CLOSED following a reported explosion at a nearby business. At this time, no injuries have been reported,” a WDSU reporter said.

Where is Roseland in Tangipahoa Parish?

Roseland is a small town located in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States. Situated in the southeastern part of the parish, it lies approximately 2.5 miles north of Amite City, the parish seat, and about 10 miles southwest of Hammond, the largest city in the region. It covers an area of 2.27 square miles, with 2.08 square miles of land and 0.19 square miles of water.

Roseland is part of the Hammond Micropolitan Statistical Area and is accessible via US Highway 51, positioned between Amite and Arcola.

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Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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