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 caught fire after a "malfunctioning sprinkler" sprayed water on a water-reactive chemical, triggering a chain reaction that set the plant's roof ablaze.
Since it was Sunday, only a small number of staff were on-site, leading to unsuccessful containment efforts. As a result, an evacuation order has been issued for the area due to the spread of chemical vapor and rain over the surrounding region.
HAZY ATLANTA SKYLINE:
Here’s a look at the Atlanta Skyline captured moments ago, you can see what appears to be a haze in the air. The @AFCEMA says they are “investigating numerous reports of a haze and strong chemical smell across Fulton County.” @FOX5Atlanta#ATL#NEWS (1/2)