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Pinova factory fire in Georgia contained after evacuation and shelter-in-place orders lifted.
disasters2 years ago

Pinova factory fire in Georgia contained after evacuation and shelter-in-place orders lifted.

A large fire broke out at the Pinova Plant in Brunswick, Georgia, prompting officials to issue a shelter-in-place order for residents within a mile radius. The fire was contained without injury, and the Red Cross set up a shelter for those needing a place to stay. The cause of the fire is still unknown, and roads nearby were temporarily closed for a flyover drop by Georgia Forestry to help combat the fire. Pinova is a plastic resin manufacturer that produces products for clients in over 100 countries.

Georgia Plant Fire Prompts Evacuation Orders and Containment Efforts
disasters2 years ago

Georgia Plant Fire Prompts Evacuation Orders and Containment Efforts

A fire at a resin and rosin manufacturer in Brunswick, Georgia, reignited on Saturday afternoon, prompting evacuations and a shelter-in-place order for the city. The Glynn County Board of Commissioners ordered people within a half-mile of the Pinova plant to evacuate due to the massive plume of smoke. The cause of the fire is unknown, and no injuries have been reported. This is the second fire in the area in recent months, with a plastic recycling facility in Richmond, Indiana, also going up in flames earlier this week.

Pinova Plant Fire Sparks Shelter-in-Place Order in Glynn County
disasters2 years ago

Pinova Plant Fire Sparks Shelter-in-Place Order in Glynn County

A massive fire has reignited at the Pinova Plant in Brunswick, Georgia, prompting a shelter-in-place order for residents living on St. Simons Island and north of the St. Simons Island Airport along a one-mile radius of the plant due to wind conditions. Fire crews from Brunswick City, Glynn, Wayne, and Camden counties are working to contain the blaze. This is the second fire in five months to occur at the plant.