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FEMA says Newton County has not experienced ‘significant impacts’ from BioLab fire, despite citizen concerns
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FEMA said that Newton County has experienced no "significant impacts" as a result of the BioLab fire. But not all citizens are buying it. - photo by Courtesy of Rockdale County
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said that Newton County has not undergone any “significant impacts” from the BioLab fire that occurred in Rockdale County yesterday. This information comes from an update given by the Newton County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) that was relayed from FEMA. According to the update, a shelter in place is not needed at this time in Newton County, but that the situation is being monitored.