An early morning fire caused significant damage to a home in Taylorville on Thursday. Around 2:30 a.m., the Taylorville Fire Department was dispatched to the 400 block of West 1st Street for a report of a garage on fire.

Upon arrival, crews found the garage fully engulfed, with flames spreading to the home and two vehicles in the driveway. Firefighters quickly knocked down much of the exterior fire before moving inside to battle the flames on the residence's second floor.

All residents, along with their two cats, were able to escape the home safely. Firefighters conducted extensive overhaul operations after extinguishing the fire.

Multiple agencies assisted at the scene, including departments from Owaneco, Stonington, and Morrisonville, along with the Taylorville Police Department and Dunns Ambulance. The American Red Cross is now assisting the displaced residents.

Crews cleared the scene around 4:15 a.m. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by Taylorville Fire Department personnel.