JESUP, Ga. (WSAV) - The Rayonier Paper Mill in Jesup reportedly caught fire on Friday, according to the Wayne County Emergency Management Agency (EMA).
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EMA officials continue to fight the fire. A nearby resident captured some photographs of the structure. The smoke could allegedly be seen in Hinesville.
According to EMA Director Donnie Ray, the fire spread when a digester, the main equipment for making chemical paper pulp, caught fire.
Wayne County Sheriff Chuck Moseley said that the fire is under control.
This is a developing story and WSAV will provide updates as soon as they are available.