Early Morning Fire Destroys Taylorville Bar

(TAYLORVILLE) — At 3:34 a.m. Tuesday morning, the Taylorville Fire Department was called to a fire at The Landing, 400 S. Spresser. Upon arrival, crews found fire that was burning through the roof. Firemen were unable to enter the building due to the roof collapse. Firemen attacked the blaze from the outside to bring the fire under control. The building and contents are believed to be a total loss. The Illinois State Fire Marshal was called in to investigate the cause of the fire. TFD was assisted by Owaneco, Stonington and Edinburg fire protection districts; the Taylorville Police Department; Dunn’s Ambulance and the Christian County Sheriff’s Department.