2024 BioLab fire in Conyers, GA, caused evacuations and Interstate 20 closure; no injuries; EPA and environmental agencies monitor air quality.

A fire at the BioLab chemical plant in Conyers, Georgia, on September 29, 2024, triggered evacuations and closed Interstate 20. The incident began when a sprinkler head malfunctioned, causing water to mix with a water-reactive chemical, creating a hazardous plume. No injuries were reported, and both the EPA and state environmental agencies are monitoring air quality. Residents are advised to shelter in place or evacuate as authorities assess the situation.