Conyers BioLab fire: Large cloud of smoke from Georgia chemical plant blaze seen for miles
For everyone sheltering in place, the best practice is to turn the air conditioning off and keep windows and doors shut,” a statement said.
Conyers chemical plant fire: Expect more haze, chlorine odor
The building’s walls caved in during the firefighting efforts, trapping the chemical products under concrete, Robinson said. The walls have to be lifted up, causing hot gas to rise and creating “pockets of little plumes,” Robinson said.
Chemical plant in Conyers, GA, prompts shelter-in-place after many were evacuated earlier
Thick plumes of smoke rose above a BioLab facility in Conyers, Georgia, after it caught on fire.
Chemical Fire at Conyers, GA, Plant Forces Evacuations, Closures
A malfunctioning sprinkler sprayed water on a chemical which caused a reaction, Rockland County Fire Chief Marian McDaniel said.
Residents in Conyers, Ga., told to shelter in place following chemical plant fire
Some residents east of Atlanta were evacuated while others were told to shelter in place to avoid contact with a chemical plume after a fire at a chemical plant. Rockdale County Fire Chief Marian McDaniel told reporters that a sprinkler head malfunctioned around 5 a.
Georgia BioLab fire: Expect more haze, chlorine odor over weekend
For a fifth day Friday, cleanup efforts at the site of a now-extinguished fire at the BioLab plant in Rockdale County kicked up more smoke, and there is
EMA: Haze, chlorine smell from chemical plant fire could be noticeable in Fulton County for days
On Thursday morning, Atlanta residents will probably wake up to a haze settled over the city and the sharp smell of chlorine, according to state emergency officials.
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Conyers chemical plant fire: Shelter-in-place advisory lifts as day breaks
People living near the Conyers chemical plant that caught fire on Sunday have been advised to shelter in place every evening through early morning until Friday. The large cloud of smoke — now ...
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Conyers city leaders address chemical plume after BioLab fire
Conyers City Manager Kameron Kelley says local leaders are frustrated, as previous incidents also occurred at BioLab’s ...
Multiple class action suits filed against BioLab over Conyers chemical plant fire, subsequent plume
The fire, extinguished Sunday, caused a chemical reaction when the sprinkler system activated, mixing hazardous material on ...
A reaction following a fire at a chemical plant outside Atlanta forces evacuations and road closures
Air quality surveys conducted by state and federal agencies “revealed the harmful irritant chlorine” emitting from the ...
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 ...
'How much danger are we in?' | EPA flagged Conyers for 'potential environmental justice concerns' before chemical fire
She thought it'd be the perfect choice for her family."I had specifically chosen this area just because I just knew that it ...
BioLab Fire: Parents say chemical fire has taken toll on students
The fire at the BioLab chemical plant and the subsequent emissions have created a challenging environment for students and ...
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Conyers plant fire: Atlanta mayor advises staying indoors if haze reaches city
The Georgia Emergency Management Agency has advised anyone who notices a chlorine odor in the air to limit their time outdoors. Chlorine, however, has a low odor threshold, meaning people can smell it ...