Assumption Fire responded to a popcorn factory fire Monday night around 9:48 PM. The fire occurred at the Great Western popcorn factory.  When Assumption Fire arrived, there were flames with heavy smoke coming from two buildings. 

Mutual aid was requested from Moweaqua, Stonington, Taylorville, Pana, Edinburg, Nokomis, Owanaco, and Blue Mound for manpower, tankers, and other equipment.  Assumption Ambulance, Christian County Sheriff's Office, and the State Fire Marshal were all on the scene as well. An excavator was brought and the fire was under control with the last unit leaving around 3:30 AM.