On Sunday, September 29, 2024, a fire broke out at the BioLab facility on Old Covington Highway in Conyers, Rockdale County, Georgia. The incident, which began around 5 a.m., has led to evacuations, road closures, and a shelter-in-place order for residents in the north half of the county. Incident Overview According to Rockdale County Fire Chief Marian McDaniel, a sprinkler malfunction at the chemical facility caused water to react with a chemical, creating a large, hazardous smoke plume. The reaction also resulted in a small fire on the BioLab roof, which has since been contained. Emergency Response The Georgia Emergency … Continue reading Massive BioLab Fire in Rockdale County, Georgia: Chemical Fire Sparks Chaos, Smoke, Evacuations, and Hazardous Chemicals—Find Out What Triggered the Emergency