A fire at a chemical plant in Conyers, Georgia, led to evacuations, shelter-in-place advisories, and road closures in the area on Sunday morning. The incident occurred at BioLab, a manufacturer of pool and spa treatment products, around 5 a.m. The fire broke out on the roof of the facility when water from a malfunctioned sprinkler head came into contact with a water-reactive chemical, producing a plume.
Firefighters were able to initially contain the flames, but the fire reignited hours later. The fire was eventually extinguished around 4 p.m., but the plume from the chemical reaction continued to be visible for miles, causing concerns for area residents. Air quality surveys revealed the emission of chlorine, a harmful irritant, from the facility.
