Update 3:50 p.m.: The Fernandina Beach Fire Department sent out a press release just after 3:30 p.m. Friday, regarding the fire at Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. manufacturing plant earlier in the day.
The FBFD said at approximately 9:09 a.m., FBFD and Nassau County Fire Rescue units arrived at the RYAM plant, "where fire personnel encountered an active fire involving a conveyor belt on the manufacturing line."
FBFD said the fire was located outside the main structures and near a large mulch pile, "requiring a rapid and strategic response to prevent
potential extension."
The fire was under control by 9:24 a.m., according to the press release.
FBFD said the scene was declared safe and fully turned over to RYAM personnel at 10:59 a.m.
The press release quoted FBFD Fire Chief Jeremy Holmes.
“This incident highlights the professionalism of our crews and the indispensable value of our mutual aid partnership with Nassau County Fire Rescue,” Holmes said.
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Fire crews and EMT were called Friday morning to the Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (RYAM) facility on Gum Street in Fernandina Beach.
Security declined to give details to the News-Leader at the scene.
Nassau County Fire Chief Brady Rigdon confirmed Nassau County Fire Rescue personnel responded "as mutual aid" on a fire at RYAM in Fernandina Beach and that the Fernandina Beach Fire Department is handling it.
FBFD has not released any details on the situation.
More to come.