Taylorville Fire Department dealt with two major blazes in the last 24 hours.  At 9:25 Monday night, Taylorville fire was dispatched to 57 Hillcrest for a fire in the kitchen.  Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke and the fire had extended into the rest of the home.  The fire was extinguished and an extensive overhaul was performed to extinguish hot spots. 

According to TFD, one cat was found and given oxygen by TFD members appearing in good health. The Red Cross is assisting the family with their needs.  The cause of the fire was ruled accidental by TFD with the fire department on scene for 60 minutes helped by Owaneco and Stonington Fire Departments. 

The second fire happened at 12:20 on Tuesday afternoon.  Carriage Crossing at 920 McAdam Drive reported a fire in the laundry room.  Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke venting from a vent fan on the roof.  Staff evacuated residents from A House and B House.  Doors between the fire room and the rest of the facility were shut which limited the travel of the smoke.  TPD along with the Taylorville HBO assisted the staff in moving residents to the C House.  No residents, staff, or firefighters were injured in the blaze.  

All residents will be able to return to their apartments.  Due to the fire being near the kitchen, alternative plans for residents for meals are in place by property management for the time being. The cause of the fire is ruled accidental by TFD.  Crews were on the scene for 70 minutes assisted by Edinburg and Stonington Fire.