Rockdale County chemical plant fire: Plume of smoke is reducing, fire out at Biolab plant
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — People in multiple counties are now reporting a chlorine smell and smoke spreading after a chemical plant fire in Rockdale County. A fire broke out Sunday morning at the Biolab facility on Old Covington Highway. Rockdale County remains under a shelter-in-place order.
Community leaders say it’s time for serious discussions with Rockdale chemical plant following fire
Commissioners emphasized the need to discuss internal safety measures and proactive steps to prevent future incidents.
Cities monitor air quality for chlorine, other compounds after Rockdale County chemical plant fire
A shelter-in-place advisory was in place for more than 90,000 people in Rockdale County following a fire at a chemical plant.
Rockdale chemical plant fire: EPA monitoring air quality in Gwinnett County
Officials say investigators have been monitoring for chlorine and hydrochloric acid in Rockdale County and beyond.
Conyers chemical plant fire: Odor, haze reported in Fulton County
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.
Rockdale County Chemical Fire: Neighbors frustrated trying to get back into homes near Biolab
Neighbors said they were frustrated over the lack of information on what they were breathing and its side effects.
Rockdale County Chemical Fire: Biolab has a history of fires at Conyers facility
Channel 2 Action News was there for the last major incident in 2020 when a similar situation forced Interstate-20 to close for six hours.
Neighboring metro Atlanta counties report hazy skies after Rockdale County chemical fire
Many residents in metro Atlanta counties reported hazy skies and the smell of chemicals after a chemical fire in Rockdale County.
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