Rockdale County chemical fire: Newton Co. Schools closed Monday due to potential Biolab impact
In response to the potential impacts of the chemical plume from the Biolab fire in Rockdale County, the Newton County School District said their schools would be closed on Monday.
Evacuation zone put in place after fire reignites at Rockdale County chemical plant
Evacuations remain underway after a fire broke out at a Rockdale County chemical plant.The sheriff’s office says they’ve evacuated the area near Biolab on Old Covington Highway. Others nearby are being told to shelter in place for the time being.
Fire reignites at Rockdale County chemical facility; evacuation zone established, shelter-in-place order issued
A sprinkler malfunction at a Rockdale County chemical facility early Sunday morning has prompted a shelter-in-place order, evacuations and road closures, officials said.
ROCKDALE COUNTY CHEMICAL FIRE: I-20 closed, 17,000 in evacuation zone, residents to shelter in place
A fire at Biolab, a chemical plant in Conyers, is causing the evacuation of people who live nearby as well as a number of road closures.
Evacuation area expanded as fire reignites at Rockdale County BioLab, authorities say
ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. — The evacuation zone for a chemical fire in Rockdale County is being expanded after flames reignited on Sunday afternoon. Deputies say multiple roads in Rockdale County are now closed due to the fire at the BioLab facility on Old Covington Highway.
Fire at Georgia chemical facility prompts evacuations, shelter-in-place order
The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency has issued a shelter-in-place order on behalf of the Rockdale County Emergency Management Agency for residents in the north half of Rockdale County, above Sigman Road. Those residents should remain indoors with the windows and doors closed, and should turn off their air conditioners.
Evacuation area expanded as chemical fire reignites in Georgia, authorities say
The evacuation zone for a chemical fire in Rockdale County is being expanded after flames reignited on Sunday afternoon. Deputies say multiple roads in Rockdale County are now closed due to the fire at the BioLab facility on Old Covington Highway.
Conyers BioLab fire 'under control,' I-20 blocked off, nearly 17K evacuated
Georgia Emergency Management Agency Homeland Security on behalf of Rockdale County EMA has issued a SHELTER IN PLACE order ...
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BioLab chemical plant catches on fire: How this affects Newton County residents
BioLab, a chemical plant in Rockdale County, engulfed in flames at around 5 a.m. Sunday morning. The plant located on Old ...
Georgia residents evacuate as toxic smoke billows from inferno at chemical plant
Georgia officials are asking some residents to evacuate after a fire at a chemical plant started spreading toxic smoke on ...
Conyers BioLab fire: When can evacuated residents go back to their homes?
For context, back in 2004, the BioLab in Conyers experienced a similar fire. According to an NBC News report, the fire happened at a warehouse, though it's not immediately clear if that building was ...
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Conyers BioLab fire 'under control,' I-20 blocked off, residents, patients evacuated
A fire at Biolab on Old Covington Highway in Rockdale County has led to several road closures in the area, according to ...
Chemical fire at pool cleaner plant forces evacuations in Atlanta suburb
A fire at a chemical plant east of Atlanta is forcing evacuations in the area, according to local officials. A fire on the ...