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Symrise Chemical Plant in Georgia Explodes

'Uncontrollable fire' reported on Colonel's Island outside Brunswick, GA.

Neighborhoods in southeastern Georgia are being evacuated following “multiple explosions” at a Symrise chemical plant on Colonel's Island, in the port Port of Brunswick, GA. According to reports, the fire has been contained. The fire was reported at 3:56 am.

“The plant has been evacuated and multiple explosions have been reported,” according to the Glynn County Sheriff's Office. “There is multi-agency fire detail on scene with more en route.”

Symrise issued the following statement:

“Given first estimates, no one got injured and there is no danger to employees or residents. Local fire brigades and police fully controlled the situation on site. The fire occurred during the regular production hours for the manufacture of fragrance ingredients,” the statement added. “Currently Symrise has no reason to believe that the fire will cause additional health hazards to the local community.”

Symrise is a leading flavor and fragrance producer for the global personal care industry.

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