Symrise • Chemical plant • Brunswick • Glynn County

An early morning fire at the Symrise Chemical Plant in Brunswick is under control, according to the company that runs the plant.

Symrise stated the cause of the fire at its production site, Colonel Island, still has to be examined.

Glynn County Public Schools are not evacuating, but are sheltering in place with no outside activities.

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department is on scene aiding the Glynn County Fire Rescue, as is McIntosh County Fire & Rescue and Brantley County Fire & Rescue.

Symrise said it does not believe that the fire would pose additional health dangers to the surrounding community and the firm said it will closely collaborate and support local authorities in assessing the causes for the fire as soon as the authorities allow return to the region.

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Gov. Brian Kemp made a statement regarding the fire early on Monday, according to our sister station WSB-TV:

“Earlier today, local authorities alerted my office of a major fire at the Symrise chemical plant off of Highway 17 in Brunswick. I immediately instructed Director Stallings of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, Colonel Wright of the Georgia State Patrol, Director Rick Dunn of the Environmental Protection Division, and Georgia Department of Transportation leaders to direct all available state resources to assist local responders.

“As the situation develops throughout the day, Marty and I are asking our fellow Georgians to join us in praying for this community and the brave first responders actively battling this fire. Continue to consult local news and public safety officials for any updates.”