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Chemical lab fire prompts evacuations in Georgia
Chemical Fire Triggers Evacuations and Road Closures
A fire at the BioLab plant in Conyers, Georgia, prompted evacuations and road closures on Sunday. The incident began when a sprinkler malfunction caused water to mix with a reactive chemical, creating a potentially hazardous plume.
- Fire started around 5 a.m. at BioLab plant due to sprinkler malfunction
- Evacuations ordered for residents between Sigman Road and Interstate 20
- Interstate 20 closed in both directions, causing traffic disruptions
- No injuries reported, but chemical plume raises environmental concerns
- EPA and Georgia Environmental Protection Division monitoring air quality
Our employees are accounted for with no injuries reported. Our team is on the scene, working with first responders and local authorities to assess and contain the situation.
As a precautionary measure, Newton County School District announced the closure of all schools on Monday. Authorities continue to work on containing the situation and assessing when it will be safe for residents to return home.
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