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Deadly ‘Superfog’ from Marsh Fires Causes Massive Pileups on Louisiana Highway

New Orleans, Louisiana – Monday morning proved to be a tragic and chaotic scene on Interstate 55 when a devastating combination of heavy fog and smoke from marsh fires led to a series of massive pileups involving a total of 158 vehicles, resulting in at least seven fatalities and 25 injuries. Louisiana State Police revealed that the number of casualties could rise as emergency responders work diligently to clear the crash sites and search for …

Louisiana ‘Superfog’ Pileup Death Toll Revised Down by Louisiana State Police After Intense Fire and Extensive Wreckage

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana – A series of vehicle crashes led to a devastating multi-car pileup on Interstate 55 west of New Orleans, resulting in several deaths and numerous injuries. The tragic event was caused by a combination of low visibility due to wildfire smoke and dense fog, a phenomenon commonly known as “superfog.” Initially reported as 7 fatalities, the death toll was later revised to 8. However, it was ultimately reduced by one after additional …

Thick ‘Superfog’ Engulfs Louisiana, Resulting in Fatal Pileups and Interstate Closures

Metairie, Louisiana – The state experienced a rare weather phenomenon called “superfog” caused by a combination of smoke from marsh fires and dense fog, resulting in over two dozen traffic accidents and multiple fatalities. The incident occurred on Monday, leading to the closure of parts of Interstates 55 and 10, as well as the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, and causing severe traffic congestion and delays in the area. The “superfog” phenomenon occurs when smoke from wetland …