Plant Explodes, Leaving 90,000 Georgians at Risk

Alexangel Ventura
Sep 30, 2024
1 min read

In the key swing state of Georgia, over 90,000 residents were at risk of chlorine poisoning after a chemical plant explosion.

The chemical plant emitted a huge fume of poisonous chlorine, causing dangerous levels of the chemical to infest the air. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the air "revealed the harmful irritant chlorine" in Rockdale County, Georgia and surrounding areas.

The fire was quickly brought under control, but its impacts on the quality of the air is immense.

Media has reported that around 17,000 people took shelter following the incident, but up to 90,000 residents could be at risk.

Chlorine poisoning could cause dangerous health issues such as lung cancer and pneumonia.

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