Train cars, wooden trestle burning at Georgia Ports Authority terminal

[thelakelander]

Didn't Mercedes recently relocate from JAXPORT to Brunswick?

Train cars, wooden trestle burning at Georgia Ports Authority terminal south of Brunswick



Glynn County firefighters are hauling in and connecting hoses to battle a stubborn fire burning two rail cars loaded with Mercedes-Benz automobiles on a wooden train trestle at the Georgia Ports Authority terminal on Colonel's Island.

No injuries have been reported as a result of the blaze that broke out about 2:30 p.m. today.

An estimated 40 firefighters are on the scene of the blaze, which is producing thick black smoke visible for miles, said Candice Temple, county spokeswoman.

"The fire is contained to the two rail cars and the trestle right now," Temple said.

The trestle is in the middle of marsh, making it difficult for firefighters to reach, she said.

"The fire is burning so hot that it has warped the steel rails preventing firefighters and ports authorities crews from unhooking the burning cars from the rest of the freight train, Temple said.

Traffic on neighboring Interstate 95 and U.S. 17 is moving smoothly. The wind is blowing the smoke away from U.S. 17, she said.

Ports Authority officials couldn't be immediately reached for comment.

The same trestle burned about five years ago, hampering port operations at the shipping terminal which handles a variety of cargo including motor vehicles and heavy equipment.

More in Tuesday's Times-Union and Jacksonville.com

http://jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2010-03-15/story/train_cars_wooden_trestle_burning_at_georgia_ports_authority_terminal_

[Miss Fixit]

Didn't Mercedes recently relocate from JAXPORT to Brunswick?

.......

The same trestle burned about five years ago, hampering port operations at the shipping terminal which handles a variety of cargo including motor vehicles and heavy equipment.

Something for other importers to consider when choosing between Jacksonville and Brunswick in the future!

[Overstreet]

Yes, back in 2007.

http://jacksonville.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/stories/2007/05/14/daily31.html

[LPBrennan]

Interesting to know what caused that. Did the fire start in the cars or the trestle? I wonder what the NTSB will discover.