Rockdale County Biolab Fire

The Environmental Protection Division (EPD), in coordination with GEMA/HS, are aware and monitoring the incident to the chemical plant fire in Rockdale County. EPD, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and other partners are on the ground assessing the situation. EPD leadership is present at the State Operations Center and working to ensure safety and contain any potential hazards.

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency

#atlanta #biolab #biolabfire

There is a large #chemicalfire about 20 miles east of #atlanta. Biolab industries had a fault in a sprinkler system and water hit some chemicals causing a reaction and a massive fire.

The City of Atlanta claims the air is safe.

NO, it is NOT!

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