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flag Cleanup at Smitty’s Supply fire site is 75% complete, with most oily waste removed and no immediate health risks.

flag More than five weeks after a fire and explosions at Smitty’s Supply in Roseland, Louisiana, cleanup is 75% complete, with about four million gallons of oily waste removed, though up to 25% residue remains. flag Governor Jeff Landry demanded faster action after viral videos showed oil slicks, prompting the EPA to deploy additional staff, equipment, and community liaisons. flag Oily material in ponds has dropped from 18 inches to a quarter-inch, air quality is safe, and water hydrocarbons remain below health thresholds. flag Containment booms, skimmers, and over 200 holding tanks are in place, with crews working 24/7 to prevent contamination of Lake Pontchartrain. flag The EPA continues operations despite the federal shutdown under emergency authority, and officials urge affected residents to file damage claims, noting about half of the 400 displaced workers have returned.

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