The fire spread quickly to twelve -two tanks, and explosions were heard throughout the day. Local authorities have evacuated the entire town.
Powerful explosions on Friday, August 22, took place at Smitty’s Supply Oil Refinery in Rowuzland, the American State of Louisiana. Law enforcement officials have evacuated people throughout the city, WBRZ reports.
According to local authorities, no one was injured. However, the cause of the explosion and fire is unknown.
It was noted that the explosions continued during the day, the fire occupied by twelve -two storage tanks in the area near the US51 and LA10 highway intersection.
Residents of the surrounding area reported loss of oil and soot along with rain in the area.
New Drone Footage Following the explosion at Tangipahaa Parish in Smitty’s Supply (Village Chris Owens) https://t.co/orisxxgdvhp pic.twitter.com/FF8VJIIH6I
– WBRZ News (@wbrz) August 22, 2025
New video from 4:00 this afternoon from the fire to Smitty’s Supply at Tangipahoa Parish. Lauren Hawkins of WBRZ tells us this is a very active scene. https://t.co/orisxgdvhp pic.twitter.com/usucgbmul9
– WBRZ News (@wbrz) August 22, 2025
Remember that recent -only refinery flames occur regularly in Russia. Thus, on the night of August 21, the fire occurred in the Novoshakhtinsky oil refinery. And a few days before that, the oil refinery burns Volgograd.
Russia threatens living losing large refineries after drone – media
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