Major Fire at ComEd Substation on Shoe Factory Road

Summary: A significant structure fire broke out at the ComEd electrical substation located on Shoe Factory Road near Burner Drive and Delaney Drive, in the jurisdiction of District 1. Multiple fire departments, including Hoffman Estates, Streamwood, Fox River Countryside, and Bartlett, responded with engines, trucks, battalions, and medics. The fire was initially believed to involve a transformer but was later confirmed to be an active fire in one of the substation's buildings. Fire command coordinated staging and access routes for incoming units, and ComEd representatives were notified and responded to the scene. Due to the electrical hazard, fire crews staged at safe distances and awaited ComEd's decision on intervention, with concerns about potential brushfire spread. No injuries were reported, and the situation was managed with caution due to the high voltage and risk of escalation.