On March 24, 2025, at approximately 5:06 p.m., the Plainfield Fire Protection District was dispatched to a reported building fire in the 24500 block of Lockport Street.
Fire crews arrived within four minutes of dispatch to find a one-story vacant restaurant with a fire actively burning on the rear exterior of the building, including a storage shed positioned against the structure. Firefighters quickly extinguished the exterior fire; however, upon further investigation, crews inside the building discovered that the fire had extended into the attic space.
Mutual aid assistance was requested from multiple surrounding fire departments and districts. Additional units were also deployed to cover Plainfield fire stations while crews battled the fire.
No injuries were reported among firefighters, and the building was confirmed to be vacant at the time of the incident. Damage is estimated to exceed $200,000. The Plainfield Building Department responded to assess the structure and deemed it uninhabitable.
Plainfield Police and Plainfield Emergency Management assisted with traffic control and firefighter rehabilitation throughout the operation. Nicor and Com Ed were requested and secured the utilities to the building. The cause of the fire is being investigated by Plainfield Fire Investigators and remains under investigation.
For further information, please contact:
Vito Bonomo III
Fire Chief Plainfield Fire Protection District
815-435-5335