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Atlanta likely to be covered by haze and chlorine odor from chemical lab fire, officials warn
Haze and a chlorine odor will likely descend upon Atlanta on Thursday, more fallout from a BioLab chemical fire that ignited in Conyers, Georgia.
BIOLAB FIRE: Georgia Poison Center has taken nearly 700 calls about exposure to chlorine symptoms
According to Georgia Emergency Management Association, Metro Atlanta will wake up to a haze Thursday and possibly the smell of chlorine. And nighttime is when that smoke and air settles towards the ground. It is the reason officials want you to shelter inside in these overnight hours.
Georgia officials: Atlanta will be hazy and smell like chlorine on Thursday
The aftermath of a chemical plant fire in Rockdale County that began Sept. 29 will produce haze and a chlorine odor on Thursday morning, Oct. 3, state officials announced. CNN reported that the fire began on the roof of BioLab in Conyers,
Over 90,000 Georgia residents sheltering a day after chemical plant fire sent chlorine into the air
A weekend fire that sent a massive plume of dark smoke into the Georgia sky has led to complaints about a strong chemical smell and haze several miles away across metro Atlanta, where some schools canceled outdoor activities and residents living near the fire sheltered at home.
BioLab fire: Shelter-in-place continues; Atlanta residents may soon smell chlorine
A shelter-in-place is now in effect for Rockdale County residents following the BioLab chemical fire. Atlanta residents could also soon be impacted.
Chemical Smoke From Factory Fire Moving Toward Atlanta, Officials Warn
Emergency officials have advised residents living near a chemical plant that recently caught fire to remain indoors after 7:00 p.m.
BioLab fire: Overnight chlorine spike, Atlanta residents warned of haze and odor
According to a press release on their website, state and federal agencies are continuing to monitor air quality around the Atlanta metro area following the BioLab fire in Rockdale County. Authorities are using the Trace Atmospheric Gas Analyzer (TAGA),
Plume from chemical plant fire to pass over Atlanta, causing haze and chlorine smell, officials say
On Thursday morning, Atlanta residents will probably wake up to a haze settled over the city and the sharp smell of chlorine, according to state emergency officials.
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Conyers plant fire: Atlanta mayor advises staying indoors if haze reaches city
The Georgia Emergency Management Agency has advised anyone who notices a chlorine odor in the air to limit their time outdoors. Chlorine, however, has a low odor threshold, meaning people can smell it ...
90,000 Georgia residents sheltering after chemical plant fire sent chlorine into the air
People in the northern part of Rockdale County were ordered to evacuate and others were told to shelter in place with windows ...
Georgia chemical plant fire sent a plume containing chlorine high into the air
CONYERS, Ga. -- Thousands of people were told to stay home with their windows shut Monday after a Sunday fire at a Georgia ...
BioLab factory fire spews chlorine gas cloud near Atlanta, Georgia
A fire at a chemical factory broke out on Sunday morning and released a plume of chlorine gas and other toxic substances into ...
'Scary' Chemical Plant Fire Sends Chlorine Into Air, Forcing More Than 90,000 Georgia Residents to Shelter in Place
"If you have concerns, stay inside, close windows and doors, and turn off ventilation systems,” Atlanta's mayor advised ...
Georgia’s Chemical Plant Fire Spews Chlorine In The Air
A chemical plant fire in Conyers, Georgia, on Sept. 29 released chlorine into the air, prompting a stay-in-place advisory for ...
Chemical cloud in Atlanta’s suburbs prompts another shelter-in-place order
Atlanta’s fire department said it was testing for the presence of chemicals including chlorine, hydrogen sulfide, and carbon ...
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Environmental group: Air quality readings after Rockdale County chemical fire ‘concerning’
An environmental justice group said their air quality readings were concerning after a chemical fire at BioLab in Rockdale ...