Chemical fire in Rockdale County: Shelter in place order extended | Latest updates
The massive plume of smoke from a fire Sunday at a chemical plant in Rockdale County has resulted in a week-long shelter in place order.
BioLab Fire: US Chemical Safety Board investigating BioLab fire, sends crew to Rockdale County
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board said it has sent a team to Rockdale County to investigate that fire at the BioLab facility that has caused a chemical plume that has impacted the metro area for days.
Parents say Rockdale County chemical fire has taken toll on students
ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. — Conyers Middle School is among nearly 20 public schools that have decided to close part of next week and move to virtual learning due to concerns over potential exposure to emissions from a nearby chlorine plant.
Rockdale County answers questions as chemical plume continues off-gassing following BioLab fire
A reaction triggered by sprinkler system water pouring onto pool shock chlorination product at the BioLab facility in Conyers has continued to produce the plume.
BioLab Fire: Rockdale County Schools to go virtual next week because of chemical cloud
The chemicals produced inside the BioLab facility react with water, which is why there has been a continuous plume coming from the fire site.
Rockdale County chemical plant fire: New shelter-in-place alert for people with respiratory issues
The new alert comes hours after the county had lifted a previous shelter-in-place order for a fire that broke out at the Biolab chemical plant on Sunday.
'It just makes you want to cry' | Rockdale County farms littered with mysterious debris after chemical fire
Erin Goldstein hoped to provide refuge for Spirit, a rescue horse with respiratory problems. She had to evacuate him after a fire at the BioLab chemical plant.
Rockdale County Chemical Fire: What to do if you feel sick from the plume
County officials said that chlorines, chloramine and chlorine compounds were released into the air from the fire that destroyed the factory early Sunday morning.
Gwinnett County on Alert After BioLab Chemical Fire in Rockdale, No Immediate Health Risk Found
Officials assure Gwinnett County residents of no immediate health risk after a chemical plant fire caused smoke and chlorine smell.
Rockdale County issues new shelter-in-place order in response to chemical plant fire
Rockdale County issued a new shelter-in-place order on Tuesday, Oct. 1, due to a chemical plant fire that began early Sunday morning.
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 their families.
ROCKDALE COUNTY CHEMICAL FIRE: I-20 closed, 17,000 in evacuation zone, residents to shelter in place
Deputies with the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office advises people to avoid the area around Biolab on Old Covington Highway.
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Rockdale County Chemical Fire: This is what you should do if you feel sick from the plume
People who already have respiratory conditions affecting these parts of the body may be more likely to develop symptoms from ...
Atlanta-Fulton Is Under A Smoke Advisory After Chemical Fire
Fulton County, Georgia, is feeling the side effects of Sunday's chemical fire in Rockdale County, 20 miles east of Atlanta.
BioLab Fire: Rockdale firefighters give update on cleanup efforts at the fire site
A plume has been seen coming from the site since the fire and a chlorine smell has been noticed all over that area.
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BioLab chemical fire smoke long-term effects
Atlanta officials say the smoke from the Rockdale County BioLab chemical fire appears to be headed their way. FOX 5 Atlanta ...