What we know about BioLab fire in Conyers: Nearly 17,000 in evacuation zone; Newton schools closed Monday
BioLab is a company that makes pool and spa treatments, and the chemicals involved in that process appeared to exacerbate the fire and send up huge smoke clouds. The fire later reignited around noon, according to authorities, and was put out around 3:30-4 p.m. on Sunday.
Conyers BioLab fire 'under control,' countywide shelter in place, nearly 17K evacuated
Georgia Emergency Management Agency Homeland Security on behalf of Rockdale County EMA has issued a SHELTER IN PLACE order due to a fire at BioLab. Residents in the north half of the county should REMAIN INDOORS, CLOSE/LOCK WINDOWS AND DOORS, TURN OFF AIR CONDITIONERS. Please keep an eye on your local news providers for updates.
For everyone sheltering in place, the best practice is to turn the air conditioning off and keep windows and doors shut,” a ...
BioLab back in 2004 was owned by Chemtura, a conglomerate that went into bankruptcy and was later acquired by a German ...
The plume in Conyers was ignited Sunday by sprinkler system water reacting with chemicals at a BioLab facility.
A fire at Biolab on Old Covington Highway in Rockdale County has led to several road closures in the area, according to ...
A massive plume of smoke was visible from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport — about 30 miles away at the Biolab facility, which makes pool and spa care products.
Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security (GEMA) issued a shelter in place order for all of 93,000 residents of ...
The last major incident occurred in 2020 when a similar situation forced Interstate 20 to close for six hours.
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A reaction following a fire at a Georgia chemical plant Sunday morning forced evacuations, shelter-in-place advisories and ...
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