Articles Tagged with property damage from Smitty’s fire

August 26, 2025

Berniard Law Firm Files Class Action Lawsuit Following Smitty’s Supply Explosion in Tangipahoa Parish

Image of the Smitty’s Supply explosion and fire in Roseland, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, showing thick smoke and flames after the lubricant plant accident that led to evacuations. On August 22, 2025, the Tangipahoa Parish community was shaken by the massive explosion and fire at Smitty’s Supply, Inc. The incident released thick, black smoke, ash, and oily residue across nearby neighborhoods and waterways, forcing residents to evacuate and leaving families with property damage, health concerns, and lingering uncertainty about long-term effects.

In response, the Berniard Law Firm has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of affected residents and property owners. The suit alleges that Smitty’s Supply failed to properly maintain its facility and negligently stored hazardous petroleum and chemical products, creating conditions that led directly to the explosion and fire.

The lawsuit seeks damages for:

August 25, 2025

What You Need to Know About the Smitty’s Supply Explosion and Fire in Tangipahoa Parish

by Berniard Law Firm

Image of the Smitty’s Supply explosion and fire in Roseland, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, showing thick smoke and flames after the lubricant plant accident that led to evacuations. On August 22, 2025, residents of Roseland and surrounding Tangipahoa Parish woke up to a terrifying scene: a massive explosion and fire at Smitty’s Supply Inc., a lubricant manufacturing and distribution facility. The incident forced evacuations, sent thick black smoke into the air, and left homes, cars, and yards covered in an oily residue that rained down with the storm that followed.

As investigators work to determine the cause, many families and employees are left wondering: What happens next? What are my rights if I was affected?

The Impact of the Smitty’s Fire