Georgia county issues evacuation order for area around plastic resin plant after massive fire breaks out
Georgia officials issued the evacuation order on Saturday afternoon
County officials in Georgia issued an evacuation order for the area around a plastic resin plant after a massive fire broke out on Saturday afternoon.
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 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 plastics plant erupts in phone video (Credit: Kevin Linkenhoker via Facebook)
County officials in Georgia are issuing an evacuation order for the area around a plastic resin plant after a massive fire broke out on Saturday afternoon. (Credit: Ryan Parker/Facebook)
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. (Credit: Amber Carroll)
The board of commissioners also said in a Facebook post that there will be air drops of water onto the fire throughout the evening.
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. (Credit: Amber Carroll)
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. (Credit: Amber Carroll)
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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