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.
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On Monday morning, officials also shared information about the latest road closures recommended by the Georgia Department of Transportation.
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A shelter-in-place advisory was in place for more than 90,000 people in Rockdale County following a fire at a chemical plant.
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Authorities in the Atlanta area are now reporting a "strong chemical smell" in the air following a chemical plant fire on Sunday in Conyers, Georgia.
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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: 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.
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.
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