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Louisiana and the feds sue Smitty’s over Aug. 22 explosion spilling oil 47 miles downstream, citing pollution and failed cleanup.
Louisiana and the federal government have sued Smitty’s Supply over an August 22 explosion at its Roseland plant that released oil and pollutants into the Tangipahoa River, with contamination spreading nearly 47 miles downstream.
The lawsuit alleges inadequate cleanup efforts, prior Clean Water Act violations, and ongoing environmental harm including dead wildlife and air quality issues.
Federal and state agencies are seeking damages and enforcement of environmental laws, citing a pattern of noncompliance.
Smitty’s attributes the blast to a defective heater and says it is actively cleaning up and complying with regulations.
The EPA reports the fire is 98% contained.
Louisiana y los federales demandan a Smitty's por la explosión del 22 de agosto derramando petróleo 47 millas río abajo, citando contaminación y limpieza fallida.