It has been reported by Wayne County EMA Director Donnie Ray that workers are battling a fire at the Rayonier (RYAM) paper factory located in Jesup, Georgia. In an interview with WTOC, Wayne County EMA Director Donnie Ray verified that the mill’s digester—the primary machinery used to make chemical paper pulp—caught fire. No injuries have been recorded, according to the sheriff, and crews are attempting to contain the fire. Hinesville and Brunswick fire departments sent units to the location.
Our Jesup, Georgia factory experienced an isolated fire on October 11 at around six o’clock in the evening. Every worker and subcontractor is present, secure, and unharmed. The incident was swiftly contained by our emergency response specialists who were trained in conjunction with local firefighters. We’ve temporarily stopped production as we evaluate the impact on our plant. Crucially, the situation is under control and does not represent a continuous risk to workers, subcontractors, or the neighborhood. As additional information becomes available, we will send you updates on our comprehensive investigation into the cause of the fire. Leading the way in cellulose-based technology for the production of natural cellulose fibers is RYAM. There are more than 800 direct workers at the Jesup plant.
It has been reported by Wayne County EMA Director Donnie Ray that workers are battling a fire at the Rayonier (RYAM) paper factory located in Jesup, Georgia. In an interview with WTOC, Wayne County EMA Director Donnie Ray verified that the mill’s digester—the primary machinery used to make chemical paper pulp—caught fire. No injuries have been recorded, according to the sheriff, and crews are attempting to contain the fire. Hinesville and Brunswick fire departments sent units to the location.
Our Jesup, Georgia factory experienced an isolated fire on October 11 at around six o’clock in the evening. Every worker and subcontractor is present, secure, and unharmed. The incident was swiftly contained by our emergency response specialists who were trained in conjunction with local firefighters. We’ve temporarily stopped production as we evaluate the impact on our plant. Crucially, the situation is under control and does not represent a continuous risk to workers, subcontractors, or the neighborhood. As additional information becomes available, we will send you updates on our comprehensive investigation into the cause of the fire. Leading the way in cellulose-based technology for the production of natural cellulose fibers is RYAM. There are more than 800 direct workers at the Jesup plant.
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