The Litchfield Fire Department was dispatched by Montgomery County 911 at 9:59pm on Friday (7/19) to an outside fire at the Envotech Landfill. Upon arrival, Captain 801 reported that the active pile of garbage was on fire and would need to be extinguished. The active fire was approximately 350ft wide by 100ft tall. Two landfill employees were on scene and told Captain 801 that if the Fire Department could get most of the fire under control that they could cover the pile with dirt. Chief 800 arrived on scene, assumed incident command, and requested that the alarm be upgraded to a 3 rd alarm fire for Tenders, Engines, and Chiefs.
Rescue Pumper 810 was the first-in apparatus and was able to use one of the rock roads to nose in near the fire. Engine 802 then completed a reverse lay with 800 feet of 5 inch supply hose back to a wider landfill road where a relay pumping operation was established. The Hillsboro Fire Department Tender was the first to
arrive and they assisted by setting up their dump tank next to Engine 802. Hillsboro Chief 614 then assumed water supply command and began to line up all incoming Tenders to prepare for a lengthy Fire Attack.
A Tender refill site was established at the intersection of St. Francis Way and Franciscan Drive by Unit 805 staffed with one Litchfield Firefighter and one retired Litchfield Lieutenant. They reportedly refilled 12Tenders at the refill site.
Personnel from 5 different departments stretched just over 1000 feet of 2.5 inch hoseline through dark and muddy conditions into position for an attack on the fire. Three portable master stream devices were put into operation and one handline was deployed to the top of the hill above and to the south of the fire. The fire
attack was coordinated by Captain 801. Witt Assistant Chief 322 served as the accountability officer, Carlinville Chief 1290 supervised the staging area, and Raymond Harvel Chief 520 served in a logistics role helping shuttle
people around the expansive grounds. Once all hose lines and Tenders were in position the fire attack was initiated. Captain 822 and Firefighter 833 executed a seamless drafting/relay pumping operation.
Approximately 35,000 gallons of water was used to extinguish the fire enough to where the landfill personnel could cover the pile with dirt. Chief 800 called a loss stop at 11:52pm.

The Litchfield Fire Department would like to thank the following agencies for their roles in response to this incident. The Hillsboro Fire Department, Coffeen Fire Department, Witt Fire Department, Fillmore Fire Department, Raymond Harvel Fire Department, Mt. Olive Fire Department, Carlinville Fire Department, Taylor
Springs Fire Department, Shoal Creek Fire Department, Staunton Fire Department, Hillsboro Area Ambulance,Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department, Litchfield Police Department, and Montgomery County EMA.
The first responders acted quickly and effectively to contain and extinguish the fire at the Envotech Landfill.   Their hard work and dedication are commendable, and I am grateful for their professionalism in handling this challenging situation. The Litchfield Fire Department would like to express gratitude to all personnel involved
in the operation including the Envotech Employees who provided great support and insight throughout the incident.

The following roads and streets in Nokomis will be closed for oiling and chipping if weather allows.  

Streets to be Oiled weather permmitting July 22, 2024

Sheridan St. from Spruce - Pine

Henry St. from Warren- Lincoln

School St from Capps- Stevens

Dorris from Blue Ave - Singer

Oak from RT. 16 - South

Walnut from State St. - South

Hickory from RT. 16 - Central

Edwards from Kinney - Bertolino

Griffin from Herman - Bertolino

The Litchfield Fire Department responded to a call reporting a vehicle that struck a building at Jubelt's  Bakery and Restaurant. Upon arrival, the fire department found a four-door white Dodge pickup truck partially inside the structure, having struck the southwest corner of the building. The cab of the truck had pierced the wall
and came to rest in the back portion of the structure. Fortunately, the occupant was already out of the vehiclebefore Fire and EMS arrival. He was promptly evaluated and ultimately transported to St. Francis Hospital for further care.

Fire personnel worked to isolate the utilities and electrical panel. Two personnel along with the City of Litchfield Builiding Inspector accessed the roof. They made three cuts to the roof of the damaged part of the structure before Brian’s Towing safely removed the truck. The Litchfield Street Department was contacted to
bring fence panels to isolate the area overnight. Four panels were set up to deter anyone from trying to enter the structure. After the scene was secured command was terminated and all units returned to service.

The Litchfield Fire Department would like to thank all those involved in the quick and efficient response to thisincident and assure the community that the necessary steps have been taken to secure the area for publicsafety.