Fire Breaks Out At Plainfield Nursing Home: FD

PLAINFIELD, IL — A heating unit caught fire Nov. 30 in an unoccupied room at the Lakewood Nursing and Rehab Center Nov. 30 in Plainfield, fire officials reported Monday.

On the morning of the last Sunday in November, Plainfield firefighters were called to the nursing home, at 14716 Eastern Ave., for an activated fire alarm. While en route, dispatchers informed crews that a fire was reported inside one of the rooms, leading to an upgraded alarm that brought additional fire apparatus and ambulances.

Officials said three nursing team members jumped into action. They put out the fire with a portable fire extinguisher, closed the door to confine the smoke and dry chemical to the room, and ensured nearby residents were safely evacuated.

The Plainfield Fire Protection District Chief Vito Bonomo, Fire Marshal Ryan Angelus and Fire Inspector Adam Mobley recognized Roberta Ceh, Shannon Delrio and Dimond Hill for their "swift, courageous response."

"Just weeks prior, Fire Inspector Mobley conducted fire extinguisher training at the facility," officials wrote in a post on Facebook. "We extend our thanks to all who participated, this incident is a powerful example of how training saves lives and protects property."