BioLab fire: Company launches 24/7 call center for Rockdale County residents
BioLab is launching a 24/7 call center to help reimburse residents impacted by the Conyers plant fire and chemical plume that have people still shelter in place nightly.
BioLab is launching a 24/7 call center to help reimburse residents impacted by the Conyers plant fire and chemical plume that have people still shelter in place nightly.
EPA whistleblower on BioLab debris testing: 'You can’t find what you don’t look for'
EPA officials say these black chunks are pieces of “burned structural debris" from the BioLab fire and that test results confirmed there was no asbestos present. One resident told FOX 5 that isn’t enough information – and a pretty well-known environmental scientist agreed.
EPA officials say these black chunks are pieces of “burned structural debris" from the BioLab fire and that test results confirmed there was no asbestos present. One resident told FOX 5 that isn’t enough information – and a pretty well-known environmental scientist agreed.
Shelter-in-place order remains in place for 2-mile radius around BioLab facility
Rockdale County officials are holding a press conference at 2:30 p.m. Monday to provide an update on the BioLab incident.
Rockdale County officials are holding a press conference at 2:30 p.m. Monday to provide an update on the BioLab incident.
Protesters demand Conyers BioLab be shut down immediately
Protesters gathered at the Georgia State Capitol building on Sunday to demand the immediate shutdown of the Conyers BioLab chemical plant that went up in toxic smoke a week ago.
Protesters gathered at the Georgia State Capitol building on Sunday to demand the immediate shutdown of the Conyers BioLab chemical plant that went up in toxic smoke a week ago.
Residents near Conyers BioLab report finding unidentified, 'hazardous' debris in their yards
A week after a fire at the BioLab Chemical Plant sent a large plume of toxic smoke billowing over Rockdale County, residents are reporting the discovery of black, charred debris in their yards, raising new health concerns.
A week after a fire at the BioLab Chemical Plant sent a large plume of toxic smoke billowing over Rockdale County, residents are reporting the discovery of black, charred debris in their yards, raising new health concerns.
'The Rock' helps Apalachee High kickoff first home football game since tragedy
The emotional game drew hundreds of spectators, including a surprise visit from actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
The emotional game drew hundreds of spectators, including a surprise visit from actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
BioLab to deploy special response team amid continuing smoke plume crisis in Conyers
Rockdale County Chairman says BioLab will be bringing in their own incident response team and setting up a physical office to field community concerns.
Rockdale County Chairman says BioLab will be bringing in their own incident response team and setting up a physical office to field community concerns.
Lawmakers call for Conyers Biolab shutdown amid lingering chemical hazards
Frustration spreads to the state Capitol as they call for Biolab in Conyers to shut down for good.
Frustration spreads to the state Capitol as they call for Biolab in Conyers to shut down for good.
Rockdale County Public Schools announce plan for returning students next week
Rockdale County Public Schools has announced its plans for students who were scheduled to return to class after fall break next week.
Rockdale County Public Schools has announced its plans for students who were scheduled to return to class after fall break next week.
BioLab plume continues; concerns over long-term health defects grow
Thousands of people across metro Atlanta have reported seeing and feeling the symptoms of exposure—irritated eyes, skin or difficulty breathing.
Thousands of people across metro Atlanta have reported seeing and feeling the symptoms of exposure—irritated eyes, skin or difficulty breathing.
BioLab fire: Overnight chlorine spike, Atlanta residents warned of haze and odor
A large white smoke plume remains visible four days after a fire at the BioLab facility in Rockdale County released chlorine and hydrochloric acid into the air.
A large white smoke plume remains visible four days after a fire at the BioLab facility in Rockdale County released chlorine and hydrochloric acid into the air.
BioLab fire: Residents, businesses still dealing with smoke, restrictions after fire
Residents of Rockdale County are now entering the fourth day of being urged to stay indoors due to harmful chemicals in the air, following a fire at the BioLab plant.
Residents of Rockdale County are now entering the fourth day of being urged to stay indoors due to harmful chemicals in the air, following a fire at the BioLab plant.
BioLab fire: EPA's interactive tool allows residents to check air quality
The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) is making it easier for residents to track the current air quality after a fire at BioLab on Sunday resulted in a massive chemical cloud over Rockdale County.
The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) is making it easier for residents to track the current air quality after a fire at BioLab on Sunday resulted in a massive chemical cloud over Rockdale County.
BioLab fire: Rockdale County continues nightly shelter-in-place order
Rockdale County has instituted a nightly shelter-in-place order, urging residents to stay indoors between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. for the remainder of the week.
Rockdale County has instituted a nightly shelter-in-place order, urging residents to stay indoors between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. for the remainder of the week.
BioLab fire: Rockdale County nightly shelter-in-place order through Friday
A fire at BioLab on Old Covington Highway in Conyers led to evacuations and road closures on Sunday morning.
A fire at BioLab on Old Covington Highway in Conyers led to evacuations and road closures on Sunday morning.
BioLab fire: Attorneys file class action lawsuits for Rockdale County residents
An Atlanta law firm has filed a class action lawsuit against the two companies connected with the massive fire at a Conyers chemical plant that forced residents to evacuate or shelter in place.
An Atlanta law firm has filed a class action lawsuit against the two companies connected with the massive fire at a Conyers chemical plant that forced residents to evacuate or shelter in place.
BioLab fire: School and government office closures over air quality concerns
Multiple metro Atlanta school systems have canceled their outdoor activities while the area deals with shifting winds around the Conyers chemical fire.
Multiple metro Atlanta school systems have canceled their outdoor activities while the area deals with shifting winds around the Conyers chemical fire.
PHOTOS: Residents submit photos of 'smoke' after BioLab fire in Conyers
Residents are sharing photos and video of smoke invading their neighborhoods after a fire at BioLab in Conyers on Monday.
Residents are sharing photos and video of smoke invading their neighborhoods after a fire at BioLab in Conyers on Monday.
BioLab fire: What to know about chlorine, when to contact doctor
Chlorine is a strong chemical that can irritate the lungs and cause serious health issues if inhaled.
Chlorine is a strong chemical that can irritate the lungs and cause serious health issues if inhaled.
Tree crashes into off-duty deputy's car on Rockdale County highway
The deputy was heading home from a shift at work when the tree came down onto his patrol vehicle.
The deputy was heading home from a shift at work when the tree came down onto his patrol vehicle.