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.
Evacuation order in place for Newton County subdivision
Riverside Estates Travel and Mobile Home Park is prone to flooding, and the river is expected to rise above flood stage Friday morning.
Rockdale County Chemical Fire: Business owners shut down over fire. ‘I don’t want to inhale it’
Flames reignited sending thick plumes of black smoke through the north side of the county and triggering business closures.
Roads closed, residents evacuated due to fire at Rockdale County BioLab, sheriff's office says
Deputies say multiple roads in Rockdale County are now closed due to a fire at the BioLab facility on Old Covington Highway. The sheriff's office is encouraging folks to avoid the area and follow detour signs for getting around.
ROCKDALE COUNTY CHEMICAL FIRE: I-20 closed, 17,000 in evacuation zone
All Rockdale County residents have been ordered to shelter in place.About 17,000 people have been evacuated around Biolab facility.I-20 has been shut down between Salem Road and Turner Hill Road.Newton County Schools will be closed on Monday because of chemical fire.
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.
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