ADEL — A gas leak and fire forced evacuations in Adel Tuesday.

The Adel Police Department issued warnings for residents to avoid South Railroad Street due to a gas leak and related fire.  This according to reports from WALB.

The report further noted that people who live in the area should evacuate.

The fire was active in one cylinder with firefighters on the scene to control it.

The report stated roads between West 5th and 7th and South Hutchinson and Popular are open to traffic.