A major fire erupted at a chemical lab in Rockdale County, Georgia, early Tuesday morning, forcing thousands of evacuations and prompting shelter-in-place orders for others. The blaze originated from a malfunctioning sprinkler system that ignited chemicals, resulting in a significant explosion. Officials urge residents to avoid the area and remain indoors due to hazardous smoke.
THIS is the terrifying moment smoke billows from a burning chemical lab as a massive fire has sparked evacuations.Thousands of people have been evacuated and others given a shelter in place order as hazardous smoke drifts through the air.The blaze started at around 5am EST when a sprinkler at the facility malfunctioned and sprayed water on a chemical that sparked an explosion, Atlanta News First reported.
The alert stated: "Walton County EMA is aware of what is happening in our neighboring county of Rockdale. "We are monitoring the situation and advise that if you smell a chlorine odour you should turn off your air conditioners, turn on your ceiling fans and if possible bring your outside animals indoors."
Fire Chemical Lab Evacuations Hazardous Smoke Georgia
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