GEORGIA (WALB) - Many residents in evacuation zones with pets or livestock are being urged to move their animals.

The Georgia Department of Agriculture issued the warning as the Pineland Road Fire continues to burn in Clinch and Echols counties.

If you receive a voluntary evacuation notice, leave immediately, according to the Georgia Department of Agriculture.

The Georgia Department of Agriculture released a list of local animal evacuation shelters for those in need of assistance.

Animal evacuation shelters

• South Central Livestock, 146 Broad Road, Fitzgerald, 229-424-2550
• Thomasville Stockyard, 20975 U.S. Highway 19 North, Thomasville, 229-228-6960
• Flatwoods Kennels and Training, 4365 Williams Road, Valdosta, 229-460-2184
• Sunbelt Expo, 290 Harper Boulevard, Moultrie, 229-873-2029
• UGA Extension Tift, 1468 Carpenter Road, Tifton, 229-388-5414
• Seminole Livestock, 5061 Highway 91, Donalsonville, 229-724-3214

Officials ask that you call the location to ask if they are available.

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