Massive Fire at Louisiana Automotive Supply Facility Forces Evacuations

Massive Fire at Louisiana Automotive Supply Facility Forces Evacuations
An explosion at an automotive supply company in Roseland, La., on Aug. 22, 2025, in a still from video. Chris Owens via AP/Screenshot via The Epoch Times
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ROSELAND, La.—A fire at an automotive supply plant in Louisiana was 90 percent contained Sunday, but a mandatory evacuation order remained in place as crews tried to address remaining flames, law enforcement officials said.

The fire at Smitty’s Supply just north of the town of Roseland ignited Friday after an explosion at the facility sent flames into the air and black smoke billowing over the surrounding rural area. No injuries have been reported.