Photo: Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office
An explosion at a business in Roseland prompted a mandatory evacuation Friday.
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office issued the evacuation notice for a one-mile radius around the intersection of Highways 51 and 10 following the blast at Smitty's Supply.
"The concern is due to the active fire and explosion threat," said the Sherriff's Office on Facebook.
Drivers were recommended to take alternate routes until further notice.
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No injuries were reported. A shelter was opened at the Amite Community Center at 101 W. Chestnut St.