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Explosive Incident: Nitrous Oxide Trailer Ignites on I-10, Rattles Metairie Homes

Metairie, LA — A trailer loaded with nitrous oxide erupted in a fiery explosion on Interstate 10 in Metairie, significantly damaging nearby homes and causing unease among local residents. The incident occurred near Transcontinental Drive and David Drive around noon, according to the Louisiana State Police. Witnesses described the explosion’s impact as similar to an earthquake, recounting how it shook homes forcefully enough to knock items off walls and shatter windows. Some residents reported debris …

Fiery Explosion on Interstate 10: Trailer Ablaze Damages Homes and Car in Metairie, No Injuries Reported

METAIRIE, La. — A catastrophic explosion on Interstate 10 disrupted a peaceful Saturday in Metairie as a trailer loaded with motorcycles and nitrous oxide canisters ignited, causing significant damage to nearby homes and possibly affecting a passing vehicle. The incident, which unfolded just after noon near Transcontinental Drive, prompted an urgent response from local fire crews. According to Jefferson Parish spokesperson Gretchen Hirt, firefighters arrived at the scene to find the trailer fully ablaze. The …