Rockdale County residents need to shelter in place
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 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: 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 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.
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