Global Courant 2023-04-16 06:58:16
Firefighters in Georgia managed to contain a massive fire at a resin factory, prompting an evacuation order 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 half-mile radius of the Pinova plant in Brunswick, Georgia. At 8:30 p.m., the supervisory board said the fire is under control and no injuries were reported
The Jacksonville Fire Department has arrived in support, according to the Board of Commissioners.
There was a fire at the plant on Saturday morning that was considered under control at 9:55 a.m., but officials said it burned back down at 3:10 p.m.
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The Pivonaresin Plantpla factory in Brunswick, Georgia went up in flames on Friday, April 15. Photo taken with Mavic Air 2 drone camera. (Harry K James)
Georgia factory fire erupts in phone video (Credit: Kevin Linkenhoker via Facebook)
County officials in Georgia are issuing an evacuation order for the area around a resin factory after a massive fire broke out Saturday afternoon. (Credit: Ryan Parker/Facebook)
According to FOX 30, residents living within a mile of the plant are being asked to stay indoors and avoid outdoor activities that are not necessary. (Credit: Amber Carroll)
The supervisory board also said in a Facebook post that water drops in the air will fall on the fire throughout the evening.
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The Pivona factory in Brunswick, Georgia went up in flames on Friday, April 15. Photo taken with Mavic Air 2 drone camera. (Harry K James)
The Pivona factory in Brunswick, Georgia went up in flames on Friday, April 15. Photo taken with Mavic Air 2 drone camera. (Harry K James)
There was a fire at the plant on Saturday morning that was considered under control at 9:55 a.m., but officials said it burned back down at 3:10 p.m. (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 half-mile radius of the Pinova plant in Brunswick, Georgia. (Credit: Amber Carroll)
According to FOX 30, residents living within a mile of the plant are being asked to stay indoors and avoid outdoor activities that are not necessary.
Adam Sabes is a writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to [email protected] and on Twitter @asabes10.
