November 20, 2017 - The Shelbyville Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire on State Highway 87 just south of County Road 2110 (Cannon Cemetery Road) November 12, 2017 at 10:01pm.
When firemen arrived, smoke was billowing from the back and front of the house. After searching around and within the home, flames could be seen underneath the structure at both the front and back.
The Center Fire Department was dispatched to the scene to assist in putting out the fire. Once the flames were extinguished at both locations the firemen gained further entry into the home with hoses and were able to extinguish any remaining hotspots inside.
It was discovered the origin of the fire was the heating and air conditioning unit.
The home was owned by Joe Bolton and the residents was Latoya Howard.
