Chemical Fire Breaks Out at Wikoff Color, Injuring One Employee and Closing Road for Hours

On Thursday afternoon, a chemical fire broke out at Wikoff Color on Union Center Drive near Alpharetta, resulting in an employee being injured and causing an area road to be closed for over an hour. Fire Department officials arrived at the scene around 1:15 p.m. and discovered the fire inside the warehouse of the business. Despite their best efforts, the fire was not easily extinguished and one employee had to be airlifted to a nearby hospital. The current status of the injured person is unknown.

The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office announced on social media that Union Center Drive was temporarily closed while authorities managed the situation. The road has since been reopened. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire, which could have serious implications for workers and residents in the area if it turns out to be caused by hazardous chemicals or other dangerous substances stored within Wikoff Color’s warehouse.

The incident serves as a stark reminder of how important it is for businesses to take proper precautions when handling potentially hazardous materials, and for local authorities to have adequate resources and training to respond quickly and effectively in case of emergencies like this one.