Over 90,000 Georgia residents taking shelter after chemical fire

Over 90,000 residents in Georgia are sheltering in place after a chemical fire at the BioLab Inc. facility in Conyers released a large plume of smoke and harmful chemicals. The haze and chemical odor reached Atlanta by Monday morning, leading officials to monitor air quality. Residents were advised to keep their windows shut and air conditioning off.

The fire, which started from a sprinkler malfunction, was contained. While Interstate 20 reopened Monday, some nearby roads remain closed. Emergency management reported approximately 17,000 people had to evacuate. No injuries have been reported, and the company emphasized community safety as a priority.