Watch: Chemical plant fire causes huge smoke plumes in Georgia
The fire at a BioLab facility in Conyers has forced road closures and evacuation orders.
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Officials in the southern US state said the fire had been contained, but the smoke would still be visible for days and they encouraged nearby residents to evacuate.
Roads have alsoclosed and air quality tests are being conducted, they added.
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