Authorities in Georgia issued urgent evacuation orders on Sunday, September 29, after a massive fire broke out at a chemical plant near Atlanta. The fire, reportedly sparked by a sprinkler system malfunction at BioLab facility, sent plumes of thick black smoke into the sky. The malfunction caused water to react with chemicals at the facility, igniting the blaze. Dramatic footage shared on social media captured the towering smoke cloud, sparking public concern. Evacuation zones were established, while nearby residents were advised to shelter in place, close windows, and shut off air conditioning units. Several roads were also closed as emergency teams responded. US Blaze: Park Fire Burns Over 1,78,000 Acres and Destroys 134 Structures in Northern California (Watch Video).
Evacuations Ordered After Georgia Chemical Plant Fire
Authorities in the US state of Georgia on Sunday issued evacuation orders after a chemical plant caught fire near Atlanta, sending up plumes of black smoke https://t.co/ZERAPTDZVa pic.twitter.com/i1aVayvfXv
— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) September 29, 2024
Sprinkler Malfunction Sparks Blaze at Chemical Plant in Georgia
Residents of Conyers, Georgia have been placed under shelter-in-place orders, while authorities have mandated a full evacuation in the town, located approximately 40 miles east of Atlanta, due to a significant fire at a biolab.
A chlorine and pool chemical factory in Georgia… pic.twitter.com/zgXiH4YWVa
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