Photo courtesy of the Plainfield Fire Protection District

On June 17, 2026, at approximately 3:00 a.m., the Plainfield Fire Protection District (PFPD) was dispatched by WESCOM Emergency Communications for an activated fire alarm at a commercial building located at 24037 W. 135th Street in Plainfield.
Upon arrival, the first responding fire companies observed smoke emitting from the structure. Based on initial conditions, the incident was upgraded to a working structure fire, prompting a full response from additional Plainfield units and neighboring mutual aid agencies.
Fire crews quickly located and extinguished the fire within an office area of the building. A primary search of the structure confirmed no occupants were inside at the time of the incident. Crews did locate one cat, which was safely removed from the building. The animal was transferred to the custody of the Plainfield Police Department and is being cared for pending notification of the property owner.
No firefighter injuries were reported.
Preliminary estimates place the damage to the building at approximately $200,000, and the Plainfield Building Department has deemed it unsafe for occupancy.
The cause of the fire has been deemed suspicious and remains under active investigation. Agencies involved in the investigation include PFPD Fire Investigators, Plainfield Police Department, MABAS Division 15 Fire Investigators, and the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office
PFPD was assisted on scene by the Oswego Fire Protection District, Village of Plainfield Building Department, Plainfield Police Department, ComEd, and Nicor Gas.
Additional station coverage during the incident was provided by the Troy Fire Protection District, Minooka Fire Protection District, Montgomery Fire Protection District, and the Romeoville Fire Department
Regular testing and proper maintenance of fire alarm systems in homes and businesses are critical, as they not only alert occupants to danger but, when monitored, they also provide rapid notification to the fire district, helping ensure fires are contained quickly and kept from spreading.