BioLab Fire: Chemicals and Corrosion | Savannah News

A federal report reveals how a BioLab plant fire in September 2024 was fueled by dangerously stored pool chemicals and a corroded sprinkler system. Since 2019, chlorine fumes mixed with warehouse moisture, corroding sprinklers and causing leaks. When the system finally failed, water reacting with thousands of tons of chemicals triggered a catastrophic fire and toxic smoke cloud, forcing evacuations. BioLab, which makes pool chemicals, won’t rebuild the plant, faces six violations and $60K in fines, and is now reviewing safety recommendations amid calls for stricter regulations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bba248a09203c106