Fire at custom chemical facility in College Park
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. - Firefighters spent Friday afternoon battling a blaze at a custom chemical facility in College Park.
The fire broke out around 4 p.m. at Alchemix located at 2300 W Point Avenue near the overpass over Roosevelt Highway.
The fire was less than a mile from two of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s runways, but airport officials confirmed the fire was not impacting traffic.
Fire officials say everyone safely evacuated the warehouse.
A full alarm from College Park and Clayton County fire departments were struck, according to reports.
The structure fire caused a nearby brush fire.
Firefighters spent several hours working to ensure the fire was completely out.
It was not clear if the fire involved any hazardous materials.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.