BREAKING: A large fire at the Pinova plant has been reported on St. Simons Island prompting Glynn County to issue a shelter-in-place order for a half-mile radius around the plant Saturday.
ActionNewsJax.com News StaffBRUNSWICK, Ga. — A large fire at the Pinova plant has been reported on St. Simons Island prompting Glynn County to issue a shelter-in-place order for a mile radius around the plant Saturday.
A large black cloud of smoke is reportedly visible over St. Simons and the southern tip of the island. Despite the efforts of the firefighters, the fire reportedly sparked again due to the winds in the area, causing the situation to become even more dangerous. Residents living within a mile radius of the plant are urged to stay indoors and avoid any unnecessary outdoor activities until the situation was brought under control.
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