Chopper 7 over fire at ComEd substation in Hoffman Estates

Chopper 7 over fire at ComEd substation in Hoffman Estates

Chopper 7 was over a fire at an ComEd electrical substation in Hoffman Estates on Wednesday.

ComEd Substation Fire South of Interstate 90 Just West of the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates

A large fire at a ComEd substation in suburban Hoffman Estates near Elgin and Bartlett early Wednesday morning (CapturedNews/CBS Chicago). YouTube Tips ⓘ Firefighters and paramedics from Bartlett and Hoffman Estates responded just before 4:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2025 to a report

Massive Fire Breaks Out at ComEd Substation in Hoffman Estates, Illinois - latestglobalinsight

A major fire erupted early Wednesday morning at a ComEd electrical substation in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, sending large flames and heavy smoke into the sky near the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. The blaze drew a swift response from firefighters and utility crews who worked through the morning to contain the situation and secure the area. Witnesses reported seeing bright flames and hearing loud popping sounds as the fire spread through parts of…