The Taylorville Fire Department responded to three separate fires on Monday, with two fires in the early morning. On Monday at 8:30, firefighters responded to a structure fire on South Baughman Road and on North Lawn Avenue. The fire on Baughman Road saw light smoke coming from the open overhead doors of a shop.  The occupant had used a fire extinguisher to stop the fire from spreading, and a small portion of an interior wall had burned.  Firefighters ensured the fire was extinguished, and the burnt debris was removed. 

The fire at North Lawn Avenue saw heavy smoke coming from the front door of the residence. Firefighters arrived and located a fire in the kitchen that was beginning to extend toward the attic. Firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control and contained it.  The residence sustained heavy smoke damage, and crews worked to ventilate all affected areas.  No occupants were home, and no injuries were reported. 

Monday evening, another fire broke out at 9:17 PM on South Shumway Street.  Crews encountered heavy smoke and fire at the rear of the residence.  As firefighters fought the blaze, members of the Taylorville Police Department located and removed a dog from the residence, which did not survive the fire. One Taylorville Police Officer was evaluated by TFD and Dunn's Ambulance Personnel for possible smoke inhalation.  The homeowner was displaced as a result of the fire and is staying with family members. 

The Taylorville Fire Department thanked Stonington and Owaneco Fire Departments, along with mutual aid from Edinburg and Midland Fire Departments.  The cause of all three fires remains under investigation.