Photos: BioLab chemical fire in Conyers

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Photos: BioLab chemical fire in Conyers

A plume from the chemical plant fire in Conyers continues to billow early Thursday morning.

The plume of smoke rising from BioLab as seen from Old Covington Hwy continued on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 in Conyers. A Sunday fire at the chemical plant in Conyers has had agencies monitoring the air quality since then as crews try to neutralize the site. Rockdale County officials said that the plume is changing colors as workers remove debris. GEMA has advised anyone who notices a chlorine odor in the air to limit their time outdoors. (John Spink/AJC)

Containers and trucks were staged on VFW Drive near a residential area not far from BioLab. The plume of smoke rising from BioLab continued on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 in Conyers. A Sunday fire at the chemical plant in Conyers has had agencies monitoring the air quality since then as crews try to neutralize the site. Rockdale County officials said that the plume is changing colors as workers remove debris. GEMA has advised anyone who notices a chlorine odor in the air to limit their time outdoors. (John Spink/AJC)

The plume of smoke rising from BioLab as seen from Old Covington Hwy continued on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 in Conyers. A Sunday fire at the chemical plant in Conyers has had agencies monitoring the air quality since then as crews try to neutralize the site. Rockdale County officials said that the plume is changing colors as workers remove debris. GEMA has advised anyone who notices a chlorine odor in the air to limit their time outdoors. (John Spink/AJC)

Containers and trucks were staged on VFW Drive near a residential area not far from BioLab. The plume of smoke rising from BioLab continued on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 in Conyers. A Sunday fire at the chemical plant in Conyers has had agencies monitoring the air quality since then as crews try to neutralize the site. Rockdale County officials said that the plume is changing colors as workers remove debris. GEMA has advised anyone who notices a chlorine odor in the air to limit their time outdoors. (John Spink/AJC)

Westbound traffic on I-20 approach the plume of smoke rising from BioLab that continued on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 in Conyers. A Sunday fire at the chemical plant in Conyers has had agencies monitoring the air quality since then as crews try to neutralize the site. Rockdale County officials said that the plume is changing colors as workers remove debris. GEMA has advised anyone who notices a chlorine odor in the air to limit their time outdoors. (John Spink/AJC)

Workers at BioLab continued to work around the clock as the plume of smoke continued rising on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 in Conyers. A Sunday fire at the chemical plant in Conyers has had agencies monitoring the air quality since then as crews try to neutralize the site. Rockdale County officials said that the plume is changing colors as workers remove debris. GEMA has advised anyone who notices a chlorine odor in the air to limit their time outdoors. (John Spink/AJC)

The plume of smoke rising from BioLab as seen from Old Covington Hwy continued on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 in Conyers. A Sunday fire at the chemical plant in Conyers has had agencies monitoring the air quality since then as crews try to neutralize the site. Rockdale County officials said that the plume is changing colors as workers remove debris. GEMA has advised anyone who notices a chlorine odor in the air to limit their time outdoors. (John Spink/AJC)

Workers at BioLab continued to work around the clock as the plume of smoke continued rising on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 in Conyers. A Sunday fire at the chemical plant in Conyers has had agencies monitoring the air quality since then as crews try to neutralize the site. Rockdale County officials said that the plume is changing colors as workers remove debris. GEMA has advised anyone who notices a chlorine odor in the air to limit their time outdoors. (John Spink/AJC)

Containers and trucks were staged on VFW Drive near a residential area not far from BioLab. The plume of smoke rising from BioLab continued on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 in Conyers. A Sunday fire at the chemical plant in Conyers has had agencies monitoring the air quality since then as crews try to neutralize the site. Rockdale County officials said that the plume is changing colors as workers remove debris. GEMA has advised anyone who notices a chlorine odor in the air to limit their time outdoors. (John Spink/AJC)

Trucks staged outside of BioLab as seen from Old Covington Hwy on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 in Conyers. A Sunday fire at the chemical plant in Conyers has had agencies monitoring the air quality since then as crews try to neutralize the site. Rockdale County officials said that the plume is changing colors as workers remove debris. GEMA has advised anyone who notices a chlorine odor in the air to limit their time outdoors. (John Spink/AJC)

This aerial view, taken on the side of I-20, shows smoke traveling west from the Biolab facility in Conyers on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens advised city residents to take precautions and reduce outdoor activities until noon on Thursday. He warned that smoke from a recently extinguished chemical plant fire in Rockdale County could drift westward.
(Miguel Martinez / AJC)

This aerial view, taken on the side of I-20, shows smoke traveling west from the Biolab facility in Conyers on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens advised city residents to take precautions and reduce outdoor activities until noon on Thursday. He warned that smoke from a recently extinguished chemical plant fire in Rockdale County could drift westward.
(Miguel Martinez / AJC)

This aerial view, taken on the side of I-20, shows smoke traveling west from the Biolab facility in Conyers on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens advised city residents to take precautions and reduce outdoor activities until noon on Thursday. He warned that smoke from a recently extinguished chemical plant fire in Rockdale County could drift westward.
(Miguel Martinez / AJC)

This aerial view, taken on the side of I-20, shows smoke traveling west from the Biolab facility in Conyers on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens advised city residents to take precautions and reduce outdoor activities until noon on Thursday. He warned that smoke from a recently extinguished chemical plant fire in Rockdale County could drift westward.
(Miguel Martinez / AJC)

A flock of birds fly above the chemical plant fire in Conyers continues to create concerns across Metro Atlanta. John Spink/AJC

BioLab was still smoldering at mid-morning Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024 as a large mile-long plume was still visible over Conyers as crews worked at the plant that caught on fire days earlier. But as the sun lifted above the horizon, so did the shelter-in-place order for Rockdale County residents. Those living nearby have been advised to stay inside every evening through early morning until Friday. (John Spink/AJC)

Darryl Shumake walks along Iris Drive at mid-morning Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024 as a large mile-long plume was still visible over Conyers as crews worked at the plant that caught on fire days earlier. But as the sun lifted above the horizon, so did the shelter-in-place order for Rockdale County residents. Those living nearby have been advised to stay inside every evening through early morning until Friday. (John Spink/AJC)

BioLab was still smoldering at mid-morning Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024 as a large mile-long plume was still visible over Conyers as crews worked at the plant that caught on fire days earlier. But as the sun lifted above the horizon, so did the shelter-in-place order for Rockdale County residents. Those living nearby have been advised to stay inside every evening through early morning until Friday. (John Spink/AJC)

BioLab was still smoldering at mid-morning Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024 as a large mile-long plume was still visible over Conyers as crews worked at the plant that caught on fire days earlier. But as the sun lifted above the horizon, so did the shelter-in-place order for Rockdale County residents. Those living nearby have been advised to stay inside every evening through early morning until Friday. (John Spink/AJC)

Excavators move debris at BioLab at mid-morning Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024 as a large mile-long plume was still visible over Conyers as crews worked at the plant that caught on fire days earlier. But as the sun lifted above the horizon, so did the shelter-in-place order for Rockdale County residents. Those living nearby have been advised to stay inside every evening through early morning until Friday. (John Spink/AJC)

Traffic along iris Drive and I-20 move along at mid-morning Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024 as a large mile-long plume was still visible over Conyers as crews worked at the plant that caught on fire days earlier. But as the sun lifted above the horizon, so did the shelter-in-place order for Rockdale County residents. Those living nearby have been advised to stay inside every evening through early morning until Friday. (John Spink/AJC)

Trucks lined up outside of BioLab along Blackman Road at mid-morning Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024 a large mile-long plume was still visible over Conyers as crews worked at the plant that caught on fire days earlier. But as the sun lifted above the horizon, so did the shelter-in-place order for Rockdale County residents. Those living nearby have been advised to stay inside every evening through early morning until Friday. (John Spink/AJC)

BioLab was still smoldering at mid-morning Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024 as a large mile-long plume was still visible over Conyers as crews worked at the plant that caught on fire days earlier. But as the sun lifted above the horizon, so did the shelter-in-place order for Rockdale County residents. Those living nearby have been advised to stay inside every evening through early morning until Friday. (John Spink/AJC)

A large plume caused by a chemical reaction is still visible over the BioLab facility in Conyers, where a fire broke out Sunday.

A large plume caused by a chemical reaction is still visible over the BioLab facility in Conyers, where a fire broke out Sunday.

A large plume caused by a chemical reaction is still visible over the BioLab facility in Conyers, where a fire broke out Sunday.

A large plume caused by a chemical reaction is still visible over the BioLab facility in Conyers, where a fire broke out Sunday.

A large plume caused by a chemical reaction is still visible over the BioLab facility in Conyers, where a fire broke out Sunday.

A large plume caused by a chemical reaction is still visible over the BioLab facility in Conyers, where a fire broke out Sunday.

A large plume caused by a chemical reaction is still visible over the BioLab facility in Conyers, where a fire broke out Sunday.

Lauryn Daniels walks along Iris Drive as a large plume caused by a chemical reaction is still visible over the BioLab facility in Conyers, where a fire broke out Sunday.

The cloud remains over Iris Drive in Conyers.

Drivers along I-20 eastbound pass the scene at BioLab in Conyers.

The scene along I-20 eastbound at West Avenue in Conyers.

A large plume caused by a chemical reaction is still visible over the BioLab facility in Conyers, where a fire broke out Sunday.

A view of the chemical fire coming from the BioLab plant in Conyers on the morning of Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. (John Spink/AJC)

Haze from the BioLab plant chemical fire in Conyers envelops the intersection of Sigman and Rockbridge roads on the morning of Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. (John Spink/AJC)

The large plume of smoke from a chemical plant fire on Sunday is still visible from I-20 eastbound near West Avenue in Conyers on Monday morning. (John Spink / AJC)

The large plume of smoke from a chemical plant fire on Sunday is still visible from I-20 eastbound near West Avenue in Conyers on Monday morning. (John Spink / AJC)

The large plume of smoke from a chemical plant fire on Sunday is still visible from I-20 eastbound near West Avenue in Conyers on Monday morning. (John Spink / AJC)

Walton County deputy and GDOT blocking access to I-20 from Highway 138 in Conyers on Monday morning. (John Spink/Atlanta Journal-Constitution )

Smoke billows from a fire at the BioLab facility in Conyers, Ga., Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Ben Gray/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Smoke billows from a fire at the BioLab facility in Conyers on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Smoke billows from a fire at the BioLab facility in Conyers on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

I-20 is empty East of Turner Hill Road as smoke billows from a fire at the BioLab facility in Conyers on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Credit: John Spink/AJC

The plume of smoke rising from BioLab as seen from Old Covington Hwy continued on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 in Conyers. A Sunday fire at the chemical plant in Conyers has had agencies monitoring the air quality since then as crews try to neutralize the site. Rockdale County officials said that the plume is changing colors as workers remove debris. GEMA has advised anyone who notices a chlorine odor in the air to limit their time outdoors. (John Spink/AJC)

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