June 1, 2021
PLAINFIELD, IL – Fire sprinklers extinguished a fire in a restroom at Ira Jones Middle School in Plainfield. Responding to a fire alarm, firefighters from Plainfield Fire Protection District and Plainfield Police confirmed that fire sprinklers extinguished the fire in the restroom located on the first floor.
Investigators identified a student as the individual who started the fire. He admitted to using a lighter to ignite paper towel. All students and staff were safely evacuated. No injuries were reported.
Source: Village of Plainfield Police Department press release