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Liam Buckler & Rachel Hagan

Brunswick explosion: Fire rips through chemical plant as homes evacuated

Multiple explosions inside a chemical plant in Georgia saw authorities order local residents to evacuate because of threats from toxic smoke and potential explosions.

Emergency responders safely evacuated a small handful of employees working when the fire broke out at about 4 a.m this morning at Symrise Chemical plant in Brunswick, Georgia.

According to Captain Eric Proswimmer, who was on the scene with fire crews from Jacksonville, Florida, emergency services were sent to help battle the flames. The fire sent a large plume of thick smoke into the air.

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