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.
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 Rockdale County.
Evacuation area expanded as chemical fire reignites in Georgia, 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.
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.
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.
Evacuation area expanded as fire reignites at Rockdale County BioLab, authorities say
Rockdale County authorities noted that those who live in the northern part of the county are being explicitly asked to stay in place. Those within the yellow circle pictured in th
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.
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.
Chemical Fire Shuts Down Major Georgia Highway, Evacuations Underway
A hazardous chemical fire at a Conyers plant closes I-20 and forces evacuations, marking the third major incident in seven ...
Residents in Georgia ordered to evacuate or shelter in place after fire at chemical plant
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Georgia chemical lab fire prompts road closures and evacuations
A fire broke out at a chemical plant just east of Atlanta Sunday, prompting officials to ask residents in the area to ...
A fire at a Georgia chemical plant is forcing evacuations and road closures
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Fire At Georgia Chemical Plant Causes Evacuations
Officials were asking people to avoid the area and evacuate or stay inside to avoid any exposure to chemicals.
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 ...
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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, ...