Just before 6:30 Sunday evening, the Plainfield Fire Protection District was dispatched to the 24800 block of Gates Lane in Plainfield for an odor investigation.
Upon arrival and further investigation, crews discovered a working fire in one unit of a multi-unit townhouse building. Additional resources were requested, and firefighters were able to quickly bring the fire under control.
The occupants of the affected unit were not home at the time of the incident. All residents in adjoining units were able to evacuate safely. Sadly, two dogs perished in the fire…