ELIZABETH, Ill. — The former Elizabeth Nursing Home and current Senior Independent Living Center in the Village of Elizabeth, IL caught fire Sunday morning.
The village's Facebook page said all residents are accounted for and staying with friends and family or sheltering in the Elizabeth Community Building.
Staff from the village, Elizabeth Fire Department, Elizabeth Ambulance, Jo Daviess Sheriff's Office and the local Red Cross reported to the scene to put out the fire and assist residents.
The village Facebook also asked residents to conserve water for several hours after the fire was extinguished. Elizabeth's reservoir was running low and needed time to catch up. The water tank returned to normal levels by noon the same day.
Details will be added as they are confirmed by News 8.
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