ADEL, Ga. – Sanderson Farm’s Feed Mill has been evacuated after recent events, according to a post on Facebook from the City of Adel’s Fire Department.

The mill is located at 3140 JM Drive.

according to the Cook County EMA:

There is a smoldering fire in one of the bins at Sanderson Farms facility. By Sanderson Farms policy, all personnel were evacuated from the facility. A specialized team contracted by Sanderson Farms is enroute to the facility to mitigate the situation. The evacuation area is a precautionary measure until a full assessment is made by the response team.

1149am update- we will have more information to fully update everyone shortly. We are gathering details from plant officials to give the correct information properly. Please be patient as we continue to assess what is going on and we will update everyone soon.

“Due to am emergency situation at Sanderson Farms on JM Drive in Adel, We are implementing a VOLUNTARY 1 mile evacuation at this time. We are setting up a comfort station at the Cook Middle School for anyone that needs somewhere to go. Its located at 1601 North Elm Street in Adel.

“A team is enroute to evaluate the situation. We will advise once more information is available.”

A code red voluntary evacuation has been issued within a one-mile radius of the facility and will be in effect until further notice.

An update will be available as more information comes in.