Fire at BioLab Facility Forces Evacuation in Conyers

Conyers, Georgia, is reeling after a chemical fire broke out at a lab facility operated by BioLab, a company that specializes in swimming pool and spa water care products. The fire, which started on Sunday, has put much of the city under an evacuation zone. The incident is the third in seven years involving a chemical reaction caused by water mixing with products at the facility. According to officials, the fire began at around 5 a. m. when a sprinkler head malfunctioned, causing a mixture of a water-reactive chemical to start a small fire on the roof. The fire has since been contained and put out. Crews are working to remove the chemicals, a process that could take several hours. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is also on the scene to test the air quality. BioLab, which is based in Lawrenceville, Georgia, is a subsidiary of KIK Consumer Products. The company makes a range of products, including BioGuard and SpaGuard, which are designed to help keep swimming pools and spas clean and safe. BioLab is no stranger to chemical fires, having experienced a similar incident in 2004. In a statement, a spokesperson for BioLab said that representatives are actively responding to the situation and that employees are accounted for with no injuries reported. The company has a team on the scene, working with first responders and local authorities to assess and contain the situation. While the exact cause of the fire is still unknown, officials are working to determine what chemicals were involved. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety in the chemical industry and the need for companies like BioLab to prioritize the well-being of their employees and the surrounding community.