Gwinnett County Government has issued the following statement:
The EPA has not picked up anything of concern on its mobile monitors in Gwinnett County. Previous readings in Rockdale County in the area around the fire were not picking up toxic levels. The EPA is recommending anyone in the direct plume to stay inside, but they are not recommending a shelter in place order at this time.
Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services‘ Hazardous Materials team has also been monitoring and has not detected anything hazardous. The National Weather Service indicates that the fog should start lifting by around 11:00am.
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We’ve received calls from residents in parts of the county reporting haze and a chemical smell believed to be related to the BioLab chemical plant fire in Rockdale County. A low-pressure system has pushed fog into the area, and a lack of wind is causing the smell to linger. The smell should dissipate in a couple of hours as the wind direction shifts.
Our Emergency Management Agency is closely monitoring the situation, and we are awaiting guidance from the EPA as to any hazards that may be present in this smoke. We will keep you updated as more information becomes available.
