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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.
'It just makes you want to cry' | Rockdale County farms littered with mysterious debris after chemical fire
Erin Goldstein hoped to provide refuge for Spirit, a rescue horse with respiratory problems. She had to evacuate him after a fire at the BioLab chemical plant.
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.
Residents of Rockdale County demand answers after BioLab chemical fire
ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. — Thousands of residents of Rockdale County are demanding answers days after a fire at the BioLab plant in Conyers. Channel 2′s Michael Seiden was near the plant Tuesday night and he said just being outside smelled like he was standing in a giant indoor pool with the potent smell of chlorine in the air.
Rockdale County chemical fire: Biolab has a history of fires at facility
The last major incident occurred in 2020 when a similar situation forced Interstate 20 to close for six hours.
BioLab fire: Attorneys file class action lawsuits for Rockdale County residents
An Atlanta law firm has filed a class action lawsuit against the two companies connected with the massive fire at a Conyers chemical plant that forced residents to evacuate or shelter in place.
Rockdale County issues new shelter-in-place order in response to chemical plant fire
Rockdale County issued a new shelter-in-place order on Tuesday, Oct. 1, due to a chemical plant fire that began early Sunday morning.
‘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 announce plan for returning students next week
Rockdale County Public Schools has announced its plans for students who were scheduled to return to class after fall break ...
Rockdale County Schools go virtual next week, Winds expected to bring chemical plume into metro Atlanta Thursday | Live updates
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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.
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Rockdale County chemical plant fire: New shelter-in-place alert for people with respiratory issues
The new alert comes hours after the county had lifted a previous shelter-in-place order for a fire that broke out at the ...
Rockdale County residents need to shelter in place after BioLab fire, authorities say
ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. — Deputies say multiple roads in Rockdale County are now closed due to a fire at the BioLab facility on ...
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Brace for dense fog in Rockdale County until Thursday morning
NWS Peachtree City GA issues a weather alert on Thursday October 3rd for Rockdale County. Check back here for updates.
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Life moves forward despite lingering toxic plume over Rockdale County
The Georgia Emergency Management Agency said state and federal entities conducting overnight air quality testing near the ...
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‘Shut it down:’ Neighbors ready to see BioLab shutdown after Rockdale chemical plume
“Yeah, they need to shut it down,” Dennis Lester told Channel 2′s Tom Jones. Some people say they have had enough of Biolab ...