{"id":108593,"date":"2024-09-30T05:05:46","date_gmt":"2024-09-29T22:05:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=108593"},"modified":"2024-09-30T05:05:46","modified_gmt":"2024-09-29T22:05:46","slug":"fire-reignites-at-conyers-chemical-plant-evacuations-underway-sheriff-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=108593","title":{"rendered":"Fire reignites at Conyers chemical plant; evacuations underway, sheriff says"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-start-index=\"5\">\n<p class=\"story-text \" data-index=\"7\">The fire started about 5 a.m. after a sprinkler head malfunctioned and mixed with a water-reactive chemical and wiring at the plant, Rockdale County fire Chief Marian McDaniel said during a press conference Sunday. She said they were working on removing the material away from the water source at the facility and that the fire was contained to the roof. There were employees inside the plant but no injuries have been reported at this time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"story-text \" data-index=\"8\">\u201cOnce we can get that chemical out of the building and allow it to burn off we\u2019ll be in a much better shape,\u201d McDaniel said.<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-image-component  b-margin-bottom-d40-m20  image-landscape\" data-index=\"10\">\n<div class=\"image-component-image inline \">\n<div class=\"enlargeImage-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-wrapper\"><picture class=\"\" style=\"display:none\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ajc.com\/resizer\/WN80bUNgNOY3KrgcU7we0un4Jng=\/1022x0\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/ajc\/WHI64E5URPZWZ2KXVDKPDP7UXQ.JPG\" media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ajc.com\/resizer\/WN80bUNgNOY3KrgcU7we0un4Jng=\/1022x0\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/ajc\/WHI64E5URPZWZ2KXVDKPDP7UXQ.JPG\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ajc.com\/resizer\/RUA4dYfXdhc-bWDX4LpC5V5JxCY=\/800x0\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/ajc\/WHI64E5URPZWZ2KXVDKPDP7UXQ.JPG\" alt=\"A fire broke out and later reignited at the Biolab facility in Conyers on Sunday. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" width=\"800\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<p class=\"photo-credit-text\">Credit: Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ajc.com\/news\/crime\/residents-evacuated-after-fire-at-conyers-chemical-plant-officials-say\/NLTZ6RLMIZCERF76B7FHUQFRYE\/[object Object]\" class=\"image-expand\" alt=\"icon to expand image\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"photo-credit-text\">Credit: Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"story-text \" data-index=\"12\">But deputies said the fire eventually reignited after being contained earlier Sunday. Standing in front of the large plume of smoke that turned orange at one point, Rockdale sheriff Eric Levett \u201cstrongly asked\u201d residents to stay away from the area, which included I-20 in both directions between Salem Road and Turner Hill Road. That stretch of the interstate and all of its exits in Rockdale County are closed, the Newton County Sheriff\u2019s Office said. Officials created an evacuation zone for a large portion of Conyers due to the fire, which Levett said was burning \u201cpretty good.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"story-text \" data-index=\"14\">\u201cThe interstate as you can see is backed up. We are working with the Georgia State Patrol and Georgia Department of Public Safety to assist with traffic control,\u201d the sheriff said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"story-text \" data-index=\"16\">There was more traffic than usual in Conyers on Sunday as drivers tried to navigate the closed roads and section of the interstate. A Kroger store on Hwy 138 was shuttered, while a QuikTrip on Klondike Road was pay at the pump only. The lights from police cruisers were visible throughout the area, many of which came from neighboring jurisdictions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"story-text \" data-index=\"19\">Over her seven years with the fire department, McDaniel said it was the third such incident of \u201cthis magnitude,\u201d in which a product mixed with water and started a chemical reaction at the plant. She said the most recent incident likely happened in 2021. The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA) said it issued a shelter in place order on behalf of Rockdale\u2019s emergency management agency, but no timetable has been provided as to when the area will be safe.<\/p>\n<p class=\"story-text \" data-index=\"20\">While it\u2019s unclear what chemical was involved with the fire, officials said the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be sampling the plume to determine its contents. Before the severity of the chemical is determined, evacuation sites will be held at General Ray Davis Middle School on 3375 East Fairview Road in Stockbridge, Bert Adams Boy Scout Camp at 218 Scout Road in Covington, and Wolverine Gym, 8134 Geiger St. in Newton County. A previous site was listed at 90 Hardin St in Conyers, but it is now in the evacuation zone, officials said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"story-text \" data-index=\"21\">As of Sunday morning, there was not a plan in place for residents unable to return to their homes tonight. County officials will let the public know on its social media channels when the EPA determines the threat level to the community.<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-image-component  b-margin-bottom-d40-m20  image-landscape\" data-index=\"22\">\n<div class=\"image-component-image inline \">\n<div class=\"enlargeImage-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-wrapper\"><picture class=\"\" style=\"display:none\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ajc.com\/resizer\/RgJzxrRGaGGFOHunMXTg6oGjSQ4=\/1022x0\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/ajc\/H5FXKL37UUSPM4QC2H4CQM7LB4.JPG\" media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ajc.com\/resizer\/RgJzxrRGaGGFOHunMXTg6oGjSQ4=\/1022x0\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/ajc\/H5FXKL37UUSPM4QC2H4CQM7LB4.JPG\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ajc.com\/resizer\/UQO8UydoSDjEydN3qQJqMscTTi4=\/800x0\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/ajc\/H5FXKL37UUSPM4QC2H4CQM7LB4.JPG\" alt=\"Smoke billows from a fire at the Biolab facility in Conyers on Sunday. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" width=\"800\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<p class=\"photo-credit-text\">Credit: Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ajc.com\/news\/crime\/residents-evacuated-after-fire-at-conyers-chemical-plant-officials-say\/NLTZ6RLMIZCERF76B7FHUQFRYE\/[object Object]\" class=\"image-expand\" alt=\"icon to expand image\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"photo-credit-text\">Credit: Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"story-text \" data-index=\"23\">\u201cWe have about 60 folks over at the scene working through this, so it\u2019s going to be a long process,\u201d McDaniel said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"story-text \" data-index=\"25\">According to its website, BioLab \u201cis the swimming pool and spa water care division of KIK Consumer Product.\u201d That company is based in Lawrenceville.<\/p>\n<p class=\"story-text \" data-index=\"26\">The site goes on to say that their brands are \u201cindustry leaders\u201d that \u201cpioneered computerized water testing and the 3-step system for pool and spa care.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"story-text \" data-index=\"27\">\u201cWe are actively responding to an occurrence at our facility in Conyers, Georgia,\u201d a BioLab representative said in a statement. \u201cOur employees are accounted for with no injuries reported. Our team is on the scene, working with first responders and local authorities to assess and contain the situation. As always, the safety of our community remains our top priority.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"story-text \" data-index=\"28\">The fire led to the cancellation of church services from Rockbridge to the Northside County line. Officials said local hospitals will be putting out a PSA about steps to take for those affected by the incident.<\/p>\n<p class=\"story-text \" data-index=\"29\">The road closures include:<\/p>\n<div class=\"list b-margin-bottom-d40-m20\">\n<ul>\n<li>Old Covington Highway at 2nd Avenue<\/li>\n<li>Sigman Road at Rockbridge Road<\/li>\n<li>Sigman Road at General Arts Road<\/li>\n<li>Blacklawn Road at Veterans Drive<\/li>\n<li>Plunkett Road at Lester Road<\/li>\n<li>Rockdale Industrial Boulevard at Lester Road<\/li>\n<li>Lester Road, east of Farmer Road<\/li>\n<li>General Arts Road at Farmer Road<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"story-text \" data-index=\"32\">\u2014 Please return to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for updates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1660802\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ajc.com\/news\/crime\/residents-evacuated-after-fire-at-conyers-chemical-plant-officials-say\/NLTZ6RLMIZCERF76B7FHUQFRYE\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The fire started about 5 a.m. after a sprinkler head malfunctioned and mixed with a water-reactive chemical and wiring at the plant, Rockdale County fire Chief Marian McDaniel said during &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=108593\" class=\"more-link\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8629],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-108593","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-u-s","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108593","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=108593"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108593\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=108593"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=108593"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=108593"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}