Strong explosion at US industrial plant forces communities in Louisiana to evacuate

Published at: 22/08/2025 10:20 PM

A strong explosion at the Smitty's Supply plant, located in the state of Louisiana, United States, generated a large fire that forced local authorities to issue an evacuation order for all residents within a radius of 1.5 kilometers.

The measure included the eviction of a nearby elementary school and several rural communities affected by the spread of smoke, he reported on his website Russia Today.

The incident occurred at the company's facilities, dedicated to the manufacture and distribution of lubricants, automotive oils and other chemicals. The flames rose rapidly, and generated a dense column of smoke visible from various points in the region.

Fire crews remained on site for hours trying to control the fire, while maintaining environmental monitoring by state authorities.

So far, no casualties or injuries have been reported, according to official spokespersons. The cause of the explosion has not yet been determined, and it is unknown if there is an additional chemical risk in the area.

In addition, several videos released on social networks show the moment of the explosion and the advance of the fire between the storage tanks. The company has not issued public statements about the incident or the state of its operations.

Local authorities continue to assess structural and environmental damage, while the alert remains active in the region.

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality performs air quality measurements, while an official report is expected on the origin and the corrective measures that will be implemented in the next few hours.

Mazo News Team