BioLab, Conyers
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 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.
What we know about BioLab fire in Conyers: Nearly 17,000 in evacuation zone; Newton schools closed Monday
A large chemical fire broke out early Sunday at a lab in Conyers and has been sending a jarring plume of black smoke into the air all day, with much of the city in an evacuation zone. At 7:45 p.m., Rockdale County said there is a shelter-in-place order for the entire county until midnight.
Fire reignites at BioLab in Conyers, I-20 being blocked off, residents told to leave
ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. - The fire has reportedly reignited at BioLab in Conyers and a hard evacuation is underway. The original fire started around 5 a.m. Sunday and residents in the immediate area were evacuated and many roads were closed.
Conyers BioLab evacuation zone expands
FOX 5 Atlanta met up with residents who were evacuated after a fire broke out at the BioLab in Conyers. Yahoo Sports
Conyers BioLab fire: When can evacuated residents go back to their homes?
The exact number of people who have evacuated is currently unknown. According to officials, the fire was sparked after a sprinkler malfunctioned around 5 a.m. at the BioLab facility off Old Covington Road and reacted with a "water-reactive chemical.
Conyers BioLab chemical fire impact on atmosphere
FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Jonathan Stacey gives us a look at the air quality and impacts that the Conyers BioLab fire is ...
Chemical plant fire near Atlanta closes Interstate 20, some residents evacuate
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BioLab in Conyers had similar chemical fire, smoke plume situation in 2004 | Here's what happened
CONYERS, Ga. — A little more than 20 years ago, residents in Conyers were impacted by a chemical fire at a BioLab building ...
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 ...
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Interstate closed outside Atlanta as residents evacuate due to chemical plant fire
Some residents east of Atlanta were evacuated while others were told to shelter in place Sunday to avoid contaminants from a ...
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EPA, EPD assessing BioLab chemical fire in Conyers
The EPA and EPD are assessing the chemical fire that broke out in Conyers at a BioLab early Sunday morning. The Rockdale ...
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Conyers chemical plant fire leads to evacuation of 17,000
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.
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Interstate is closed outside Atlanta as residents evacuate due to a chemical plant fire
Some residents east of Atlanta were evacuated and others told to shelter in place after a fire at a chemical plant in ...
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Conyers BioLab fire update
Rockdale County officials are giving another update on the Conyers BioLab fire. Between 4 and 5 p.m., it appeared the ...