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Biolab has a history of fires at facility

Conyers BioLab facility violated safety standards at least 18 times, has history of chemical fires: records

And, 11Alive uncovered more than a dozen violations reported by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) at the BioLab facility in Conyers, most of them "serious." They've faced at least $67,000 in fines from OSHA since the 2004 fire.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution · 8h

Chlorine product maker BioLab has history of fires and chemical leaks

BioLab, owner of the Conyers factory where a fire and chemical release led to evacuations on Sunday, has a history of incidents at the site.

Rockdale County chemical fire: Biolab has a history of fires at 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.

BioLab, Conyers

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.

PHOTOS: Residents submit photos of 'smoke' after BioLab fire in Conyers

Residents are sharing photos and video of smoke invading their neighborhoods after a fire at BioLab in Conyers on Monday.

BBC on MSN · 16h

Chemical plant fire causes huge smoke plumes in Georgia

The fire at a BioLab facility in Conyers has forced road closures and evacuation orders. Welcome back to The Daily Aviation for insight into what it takes to refuel and rearm stealth fighters to quickly return to combat missions.

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Over 90,000 Georgia residents taking shelter after chemical fire as haze, smell spreads to Atlanta

The fire ignited when a sprinkler head malfunctioned early Sunday morning at the BioLab plant about 25 miles southeast of ...

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Massive BioLab Fire In Conyers, Georgia Led To 17,000 Evacuations And Thoroughly Freaked Out Atlanta Area-Residents

The greater Atlanta region could not catch a break this weekend after days of rain prior to Hurricane Helene passing by ...

What we know about BioLab fire in Conyers: Nearly 17,000 in evacuation zone; Newton schools closed Monday

BioLab is a company that makes pool and spa treatments, and the chemicals involved in that process appeared to exacerbate the ...

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Conyers chemical plume after BioLab fire updates | Rockdale officials say 'cloud' should disperse once chemicals removed

BioLab back in 2004 was owned by Chemtura, a conglomerate that went into bankruptcy and was later acquired by a German ...

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Conyers chemical plume after BioLab fire updates | Gwinnett says nothing hazardous detected, Atlanta mayor says smell is dissipating

BioLab back in 2004 was owned by Chemtura, a conglomerate that went into bankruptcy and was later acquired by a German ...

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Conyers chemical plume after BioLab fire updates | Chlorine in air, Rockdale countywide shelter-in-place continues

BioLab back in 2004 was owned by Chemtura, a conglomerate that went into bankruptcy and was later acquired by a German ...

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Conyers BioLab fire 'under control,' countywide shelter in place, nearly 17K evacuated

Georgia Emergency Management Agency Homeland Security on behalf of Rockdale County EMA has issued a SHELTER IN PLACE order ...

FOX 5 Atlanta7h

City of Atlanta says 'no immediate life safety issues' identified after BioLab fire

ATLANTA - The City of Atlanta has issued an update following the fire on Sunday at BioLab in Conyers. According to the City ...

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What we know about BioLab fire in Georgia: Nearly 17,000 in evacuation zone, schools closed Monday

Other counties reporting smell & haze: The City of Atlanta says fire personnel and Hartsfield-Jackson airport personnel are ...

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.

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