MULKEYTOWN, Ill. -- UPDATE 9:13 p.m. -- Firefighters have cleared the scene after responding to a report of a strong smell in Franklin County near Mulkeytown.
The Franklin County Emergency Management Agency said the situation is secure.
ORIGINAL: 9 p.m. -- Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area along Highway 14 near MulkeyTown on Saturday night.
The Franklin County Emergency Management Agency alerted the public at 8:56 p.m. about a strong smell of anhydrous ammonia around Southern FS Facility.
The facility is located at 1763 State Highway 14 just northeast of Mulkeytown.
Authorities urge the public to avoid the area.
Fire crews are responding to the scene.
We will have more information as it becomes available.
