BioLab, Rockdale County
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.
Chemical cloud from Biolab unlikely to put a damper on weekend events
It’s fall, and in Atlanta, that means lots of outdoor fairs and festivals. While weather is the usual culprit when those events run into trouble, this week we’re facing a cloud of chemical gas from a fire at Biolab in Conyers.
BioLab fire: Rockdale County nightly shelter-in-place order through Friday
ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. - Rockdale County has instated a nightly shelter-in-place order after officials say the overnight weather could cause exposure to the plume of smoke and chemicals released after a fire at the BioLab facility in Conyers over the weekend.
‘Treat it more seriously:’ Rockdale County man says BioLab fire made him sick
Neighbors who live near the BioLab chemical fire in Rockdale County are now saying it’s making them sick. Conyers resident Andy Owens told Channel 2′s Audrey Washington that he had to go to the hospital after he fell ill.
Rockdale County Public Schools announces plan for students next week after BioLab fire
Students will resume lessons on Monday, Oct. 7, with virtual independent learning through Wednesday, Oct. 9, the district announced Thursday.
BioLab fire: Shelter-in-place continues
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State representatives call for permanent closure of Conyers BioLab after chemical fire
State representatives are calling for the immediate and permanent closure of the BioLab facility in Rockdale County after a ...
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Congressman Hank Johnson: It’s time to shut down BioLab
U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson is calling for the closure of BioLab, a chemical plant in Rockdale County that recently caught fire.
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Public health experts: BioLab fire poses future health, environmental problems
The Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University has raised concerns about the potential health and environmental effects from the BioLab fire in Conyers which has been burning since Sunday.
Conyers BioLab fire in Georgia: Video shows status of cleanup, officials share update
Georgia officials are dealing with the aftermath of a chemical fire at a swimming pool cleaning facility near Atlanta.   ...
Here's what we know about the BioLab plant's history
11Alive reached out to Kik Consumer Products, which owns BioLab, with questions about its safety history and the Kelloggs' ...
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BIOLAB FIRE: Plume could spread to more of metro Atlanta this week
Even though Rockdale County’s nightly shelter-in-place order has lifted, Dana Thompson with the American Lung Association ...
BioLab fire: EPA's interactive tool allows residents to check air quality
The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) is making it easier for residents to track the current air quality after a fire at ...
BIOLAB FIRE: Chlorine levels 22 times higher than normal around factory site, data shows
Chlorine levels around the BioLab factor that burned down over the weekend continue to be at elevated levels as crews work to ...