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  • See what's left of Nottoway plantation in morning light after fire destroyed Louisiana mansion

    05/22/2025 2:14:42 PM PDT · by ProgressingAmerica · 32 replies
    NOLA ^ | May 16, 2025 | HALEY MILLER
    Little remains of the historic Nottoway plantation home in Iberville Parish after a fire reduced the 160-year-old mansion to rubble on Thursday. Charred pieces framework had fallen to the slab, with soot surrounding the once grandiose property. The prominent white columns that supported the roof were mostly gone. White Castle officials are investigating what caused the fire and have begun combing through the remains.
  • Massive explosion at Dow plant in Plaquemine prompts shelter-in-place order Friday night

    07/15/2023 2:27:05 AM PDT · by EBH · 19 replies
    WBRZ2 ^ | 7/14/23
    PLAQUEMINE - A series of explosions at the Dow chemical plant along the Mississippi River triggered panic in parts of the capital area late Friday night. Iberville Parish Sheriff Brett Stassi told WBRZ that six explosions were detected at the facility around 9:30 p.m.. Witnesses living nearby caught video of massive flames and said the shockwave was felt from miles away, including in parts of Baton Rouge. All plant personnel has since been accounted for, and the firefighters appeared to have the flames under control as of around 11 p.m.