A significant fire at a chemical plant near Atlanta has forced over 90,000 residents to shelter in place as hazardous chlorine and other chemicals were detected in the air. The BioLab facility fire has resulted in the dissemination of toxic smoke across the area, prompting officials to extend shelter-in-place orders and issue evacuation notices for nearby communities. The EPA is currently monitoring air quality amid concerns over the impact of the chemical plume, which has reached metropolitan areas. Community leaders and environmental experts are urging investigations into safety issues associated with the plant, as the situation continues to unfold.