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Chemical Fire at BioLab Plant | Bangor News
A federal report reveals how a massive chemical fire in Conyers, Georgia, was fueled by unsafe storage and a corroded sprinkler system. The BioLab plant stored more than double the planned amount of pool chemicals—5,000 giant sacks, each over a ton—creating a ticking time bomb. Chlorine fumes mixed with humidity, forming hydrochloric acid that ate away at sprinkler heads. When one finally failed, water triggered a dangerous chemical reaction, releasing toxic smoke and flames. First responders were overwhelmed by the sheer volume. BioLab, now refusing to rebuild, faces over $60,000 in fines…
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