On Wednesday afternoon, at 12:27 p.m. Taylorville Fire Department was dispatched to 600 S Houston for a report of a smoke smell in the building. Upon investigating, firefighters found a fire in the attic of one of the wings to the building. The fire was quickly extinguished and extensive overhaul was performed in the area of origin. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the attic and kept the fire from extending into the other portions of the building.

Because of the quick action of the Taylorville Care Center staff and firefighters, residents were quickly evacuated to a safe area of the building. No injuries to any of the 60 residents, care center staff, or firefighters were reported. Taylorville Care Center has moved residents in the affected wing to alternative rooms in the facility. Care center administration has already started working with contractors to remediate smoke and make repairs to the facility.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation at this time