Georgia Plastics Plant Fire Prompts Evacuation Order and Containment Efforts

A fire broke out at a plastic resin plant in Brunswick, Georgia, prompting officials to issue an evacuation order for people within half a mile of the facility. The fire was contained within hours but reignited later in the day, leading to a shelter-in-place order and eventual evacuation order. No injuries have been reported, and it is unclear what caused the fire. The Pinova plant is a subsidiary of DRT Worldwide, and the company has not yet commented on the incident.