A mandatory evacuation has been issued following an explosion at a plant in Louisiana on Friday. The incident occurred at Smitty's Supply, a lubricant manufacturer located in Roseland in Tangipahoa Parish, local officials said. A large plume of smoke could be seen following the explosion.

The explosive fire in Roseland, Louisiana, remains active as of Saturday morning. No injuries or deaths have been reported.

An explosion at a business in Roseland, Louisiana on Friday forced authorities to issue a mandatory evacuation for residents in