Georgia firefighters contain massive fire at resin plant after nearby residents ordered to evacuate

Georgia firefighters contained a massive fire at a resin plant which forced an evacuation order to be issued for some surrounding areas.

The Glynn County Board of Commissioners said in a Facebook post at 6:21 p.m. that an evacuation order has been issued for the area within a ½ mile radius of the Pinova plant in Brunswick, Georgia. At 8:30, the board of commissioners said that the fire has been contained and no injuries are being reported

According to the board of commissioners, the Jacksonville Fire Department has arrived for support.

There was a fire at the plant on Saturday morning that was deemed contained at 9:55 a.m., but according to officials, it reignited by 3:10 p.m. Before an evacuation order was issued, officials originally established a shelter in place order.

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Fire at Georgia plant erupts in phone video
County officials in Georgia are issuing an evacuation order for the area around a resin plant after a massive fire broke out on Saturday afternoon.
According to FOX 30, residents who live within a mile radius of the plant are being asked to stay inside and avoid any activities outside that aren't necessary.

The board of commissioners also said in a Facebook post that there will be air drops of water onto the fire throughout the evening.

The Pivona plant in Brunswick, Georgia engulfed in flames on Friday, April 15th. Photo captured via Mavic Air 2 drone camera.
The Pivona plant in Brunswick, Georgia engulfed in flames on Friday, April 15th. Photo captured via Mavic Air 2 drone camera.
There was a fire at the plant on Saturday morning that was deemed contained at 9:55 a.m., but according to officials, it reignited by 3:10 p.m. Before an evacuation order was issued, officials originally established a shelter in place order.
The Glynn County Board of Commissioners said in a Facebook post at 6:21 p.m. that an evacuation order has been issued for the area within a ½ mile radius of the Pinova plant in Brunswick, Georgia.

According to FOX 30, residents who live within a mile radius of the plant are being asked to stay inside and avoid any activities outside that aren’t necessary.

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