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: County and School closings for Monday
A chemical fire in Rockdale County has caused the closure of several county and city offices, as well as schools nearby.
Georgia chemical lab fire prompts evacuations, shelter-in-place orders for entire county
Manufacturer KIK Consumer Products said it was responding to the incident at its facility, BioLab, in Conyers. No injuries among employees were reported.
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.
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.
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 ...
What we know about BioLab fire in Conyers: Nearly 17,000 in evacuation zone; Newton schools closed Monday
CONYERS, Ga. — A large chemical fire broke out early Sunday at a lab in Conyers and has been sending a jarring plume of black ...
List | Shelter locations open after Conyers BioLab fire prompts evacuations
BioLab said it has a team on the scene, working with first responders and local authorities to assess and contain the ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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A reaction following a fire at a Georgia chemical plant is forcing evacuations and road closures
A reaction following a fire at a Georgia chemical plant Sunday morning is forcing evacuations and road closures in the area, ...
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Conyers BioLab fire: 'This is not the time to sight-see'
Rockdale County officials are urging residents to stay away from the evacuation zone surrounding the BioLab in Conyers. There ...