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Fire causes $100,000 in damage to restaurant, nearby businesses in downtown Plainfield

Firefighters continue to investigate a fire that caused an estimated $100,000 in smoke and water damage Wednesday morning to HopScotch and Vine restaurant in downtown Plainfield and nearby businesses.

Firefighters continue to investigate a fire that caused an estimated $100,000 in smoke and water damage to HopScotch & Vine along with nearby businesses in downtown Plainfield on Wednesday.

No one was injured in the fire. All occupants of the restaurant and neighboring businesses were safely evacuated, the Plainfield Fire Protection District said.

About 11:40 a.m. Wednesday, the Western Will County Communication Center received a 911 call reporting a fire inside the restaurant, which is located at 24047 W. Lockport St.

Fire crews arrived to the scene within four minutes and encountered heavy smoke and an active kitchen fire, the fire district said in a news release.

Firefighters from Plainfield Fire Protection District and other departments responded to a fire Wednesday at HopScotch and Vine at 24047 W. Lockport St. in downtown Plainfield.

The extent of the damage to the restaurant is not yet known.

The building’s automatic sprinkler system contained the fire to the immediate kitchen area. Firefighters quickly deployed a hose line to extinguish the fire, while additional crews assisted with evacuations and ventilated the building, according to the release.

“All indications show the sprinkler system played a critical role in stopping this fire from spreading beyond the kitchen,” Plainfield Deputy Fire Chief Mark Reynolds said in the release. “Because the system activated as designed, firefighters were able to gain control quickly and prevent a much larger and more dangerous incident.”

The Plainfield Fire Protection District at the scene of a fire in the downtown business district of Plainfield on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.

In a Facebook post, HopScotch & Vine states one of its fryers caught fire.

“Our brave staff went above and beyond and tried to extinguish,” the post states. “However, it was the Plainfield Fire Department to the rescue. The first responders we had today were beyond wonderful. The fire, police, paramedics and village staff went above and beyond to assist with what was a very scary situation.”

The restaurant opened in downtown Plainfield in 2012.

“We were preparing for a new menu release and 14-year anniversary party / menu relaunch in a few weeks,” the post states. “That will have to wait. We will be closed as we try to clean up and get ready to invite everyone back in.”

The Plainfield Fire Protection District received assistance from the Troy, Oswego, Lockport and Naperville fire agencies. The Plainfield Police Department and Plainfield Emergency Management Agency also supported operations.

Station coverage during the incident was provided by the Bristol Kendall, Channahon and Minooka fire districts, as well as the Naperville Fire Department.

Eric Schelkopf

Eric Schelkopf

Eric Schelkopf, who is a Kendall County resident, writes for the Record Newspapers/KendallCountyNow.com, covering Oswego and Plainfield. Schelkopf, who is a Kendall County resident, started with the Kane County Chronicle in December 1988 and appreciates everything the Fox Valley has to offer, including the majestic Fox River.