Major Electrical Substation Fire and Mutual Aid Response in Hoffman Estates/Bartlett

Summary: A significant electrical fire occurred at a ComEd substation near 6220/6222 Shoe Factory Road, initially reported as an electrical hazard and fire behind 2066 Cabrillo Lane, Hoffman Estates, Illinois. The incident escalated as the substation caught fire, producing substantial flames visible from a distance. Multiple fire departments, including Hoffman Estates, Bartlett, and Streamwood, responded, with mutual aid requested. The fire prompted the closure of Shoe Factory Road and coordination with police for safety and drone support. The event posed a high risk due to the size of the fire and the potential hazard from electrical infrastructure, but was managed without reported injuries.