PLAINWELL, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Investigators believe a fire at Gilkey Elementary School in Plainwell was intentionally set.
The Plainwell Department of Public Safety responded to 707 South Woodhams Street around 8 p.m. on Tuesday where they found a fire in one of the rooms, which they were able to put out quickly, with damage contained to one small area of the school.
Authorities are continuing to follow up leads on the investigation and are asking anyone having information regarding the fire to contact Plainwell Department of Public Safety at 269-685-9858 or provide information anonymously through Allegan County Silent Observer at 1-855-SILENT-0 or through the Allegan County Silent Observer webpage.
A reward is being offered for information in this case.
Plainwell Public Safety was assisted on the fire scene by Gun Plain Township Fire Department and Plainwell EMS