What Caused the BioLab Fire?

The BioLab fire was caused by malfunctioning sprinklers adding water to a water-reactive chemical, which generated enough heat to start a fire.

Have you been having trouble breathing or experiencing other health problems since the BioLab fire in Conyers, Georgia, on September 29, 2024? 

If so, a BioLab fire lawsuit lawyer may be able to help you get compensation for your medical bills, pain and suffering, and other expenses.

What Was the Cause of the BioLab Fire?

Early on September 29, at the Conyers BioLab facility, a sprinkler malfunctioned and dropped water onto a water-reactive chemical called trichloroisocyanuric acid (TCCA).

The interaction of the water and the chemical generated enough heat to start a fire and released a plume of toxic chlorine gas.

The Aftermath of the BioLab Fire

As of October 9, 2024, Public Awareness Update on the Rockdale County website, ongoing cleanup efforts at BioLab are continuing to generate visible plumes, which are “expected and closely monitored.”

No further information has been provided regarding the length of the cleanup efforts or the long-term health implications residents of Conyers and other cities affected by the toxic plume may experience.

If you’re experiencing any symptoms of respiratory distress or other issues, you should seek immediate medical care, hold onto those medical records and bills, and contact an experienced personal injury attorney from John Foy & Associates to start the process of filing a lawsuit against BioLab.

BioLab Has a History of Problems

This isn’t the first time BioLab has had a fire at a facility. The Conyers location had similar incidents in 2020, 2016, and 2004.

Additionally, a Westlake, Louisiana, BioLab facility had a chemical fire in 2020, a chlorine leak in 2023, and a chemical incident in July 2024.

Is the Toxic Plume Dangerous?

While our firm is dedicated to standing up for Georgians, information about what is in the toxic plume and how harmful it may be has been hard to come by.

Local officials claim that “most people” won’t be harmed, but concerns over long-term health defects are growing amongst local residents, including doctors.

If you’re experiencing difficulty breathing, burning eyes, or other symptoms, a personal injury lawyer from John Foy & Associates may be able to help you get compensation from BioLab, so schedule a free consultation.

What Symptoms Could Exposure to Chlorine Gas Cause?

Symptoms of chlorine gas toxicity include:

• Teariness
• Nose and throat irritation
• Excess salivation
• Coughing
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Headache
• Lightheadedness
• Chest pain

Community Impact

A change.org petition asking that Georgia shut down the BioLab in Conyers due to its many chemical fires over the past 20 years has more than 10,000 signatures from Georgia residents who “live in fear of our lives and health.”

Georgians deserve to get answers about how the BioLab fire may affect their long-term health, and they shouldn’t have to worry about how long it will be until the facility experiences yet another fire.

Can You Sue BioLab if You Were Harmed by the BioLab Fire?

If you’re experiencing symptoms from the toxic plume over Conyers and much of the Atlanta metro area, schedule a free consultation with our attorneys to discuss your case.

We may be able to help you sue BioLab or its parent company, KIK Consumer Products, to get you compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and other damages you experienced as a result of the BioLab fire.

Do You Need a Lawyer to Sue BioLab?

Although BioLab has set up a website to support the Conyers community, they’re unlikely to give you all the money you ask for.

A BioLab lawsuit lawyer from John Foy & Associates can collect all the necessary evidence, negotiate with the company’s insurance carrier, and even take your case to trial if that’s what we need to do to get you every penny you deserve for BioLab’s negligence.

How Much does a BioLab Lawsuit Attorney Cost?

You never have to reach into your pocket to pay us if you hire John Foy & Associates because we work on a contingency fee basis.

We’ll take a percentage of the money we get for you and not a dime until then. If we don’t get you any money, then you never owe us a single dollar.

Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation to find out how BioLab may be able to help you get compensation for the damages you experienced as a result of the BioLab fire and subsequent toxic plume.

Schedule a Free Consultation With a BioLab Lawsuit Lawyer

If you’ve been suffering from respiratory problems or other health issues due to the BioLab fire and toxic plume of chlorine gas, a BioLab lawsuit lawyer from John Foy & Associates may be able to help you get compensation.

Our experienced attorneys have recovered over $1 billion for our clients, and there are no fees until we win, so schedule a free consultation today.