ROSELAND — A week after an explosion at their facility in Roseland sent black ash and oil across the surrounding area, Smitty's Supply has issued a statement regarding their employees and the ongoing investigation by the Environmental Protection Agency.

"There is no doubt that this past week has been one of the most challenging times in your life and the life of Smitty's Supply in Roseland," the company said in a letter posted on Facebook on Friday. "Most of all, we are grateful no one was injured due to this devastating event. At the same time, we are so sorry for the disruption and uncertainty this has caused in your lives."

The company addressed the layoffs of hundreds of employees, saying that they were "forced to make extremely difficult choices to say goodbye to valuable team

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