Glynn County Fire Department (GCFD) is currently battling a house fire in Gould’s Inlet East Beach area of St. Simon’s Island. A local resident shared a photo of the massive flames and smoke plumes on the island.

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. — The Glynn County Fire Department tackled a house fire in St. Simons Island Monday afternoon. Firefighters were called out to the home at the corner of Bruce Drive and 14th Street just after 1 p.m. The fire department said crews were working diligently to prevent it from spreading to nearby homes.

A house on St. Simons Island was completely consumed by flames Monday afternoon. The fire broke out on 14th Street near Gould’s Inlet, and the scene is still active as firefighters continue to pour water on the remnants of the home.