Conyers fire: Blaze erupts at auto shop along Interstate 20 near BioLab

A fire broke out at an auto shop in Conyers, GA, Thursday afternoon near I-20. Traffic cams showed smoke near Iris Dr SW.

Updated on: Aug 1, 2025, 03:49:24 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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A structure fire broke out at an auto shop in Conyers, Rockdale County, Georgia, on Thursday afternoon. The exact location of the fire was along Interstate 20. Traffic cameras captured smoke coming out of the location, seemingly on Iris Dr SW. It was not immediately cler

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Massive flames and smoke were visible in the area as firefighters battled the scene, trying to extinguish the fire. It was not immediately clear what caused the fire, although some reports claimed that an explosion was behind it.

Rockdale County CEO JaNice Van Ness said on Facebook that the fire was at a semi truck dealership on Idris Drive and asked locals to avoid the area.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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