A mandatory evacuation has been issued following an explosion at a business in Louisiana on Friday. The incident occurred in Roseland, located in Tangipahoa Parish. A large plume of smoke could be seen following the explosion.

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

ROSELAND, La., ( NewsNation) — A supply plant has exploded in Louisiana, triggering evacuations for anyone living within one mile of the blast. The evacuations are underway in Roseland, which is located about an hour and a half north of New Orleans. Photos from the scene show flames and massive clouds of dark smoke rising from the business.