Published 09/29/2024 6:29:00 p.m.

A fire at a Georgia chemical plant is forcing evacuations and road closures

A fire at BioLab in Conyers, Georgia, caused by a sprinkler head malfunction, is forcing evacuations and road closures in the area, according to Rockdale County officials.
The incident occurred around 5 a.m. ET, with water from the malfunctioning sprinkler interacting with a water-reactive chemical, creating a plume, county officials reported.
The fire was extinguished by 4 p.m., but the chemical plume remains visible and problematic for local residents, Rockdale County Fire Chief Marian McDaniel stated.

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BBC News

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