*UPDATE* Multi-Agency Emergency Response to Chemical Release in Roseland

Source: Louisiana State Police Press Release at about 8:00 PM on August 23, 2025

The fire at the incident location is now 90% contained. Response crews have worked diligently throughout the day and will continue operations through the night to strengthen containment and support recovery efforts. Recovery operations are also underway in nearby waterways to address potential environmental impacts. Contractors are staged along multiple sites of the Tangipahoa River, conducting booming operations to trap and recover product. Additional crews are also working to identify nearby smaller waterways, such as creeks and watering holes, where significant amounts of product may also be present.

An initial wildlife hotline has been established to assist with impacted wildlife reports. The hotline number is 832-514-9663. Calls will be managed by an operator, and all information provided will be immediately transmitted to the Environmental Unit Leader for dissemination to State and U.S. Wildlife Agencies. Do not attempt to capture or handle any impacted wildlife. When reporting, please provide the following details: Observer’s name, GPS location of sighting, time observed, species identified, nature of impact (deceased, injured, covered in oil).

The responsible party, Smitty’s, is still developing a dedicated claims hotline. Additional information will be provided as soon as it becomes available. The hotline will provide information and support on how to submit claims and address community concerns.

The mandatory evacuation order remains in effect for a one-mile radius around the incident site. In addition, the Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is still established over the incident location. The TFR extends three nautical miles around the Smitty’s site and up to 5,000 feet above surface level, prohibiting all unauthorized aircraft, including drones, from entering the restricted airspace. These measures are in place to ensure public safety and to allow emergency responders to operate without interference. For the most current information and updates, please visit the FAA’s official TFR website at https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr2/list.html.