transformer fire

Fire showing from a large home in the Oakwood Creek subdivision in northeast Long Grove on Saturday night, March 1, 2025 (Craig/CapturedNews)

Extra Alarm House Fire in Oakwood Creek Neighborhood in Northeast Long Grove

Sun Mar 2, 2025 01:31 pm Cardinal News

Lake County Sheriff’s deputies and firefighters and paramedics from Countryside Fire Protection District responded about 8:26 p.m. Sunday, March 2, 2025 to a report of a house fire in the block of 5600 Oakwood Circle […]

Fire at the base of a wood utility pole near Burger King, 675 East Rand Road Arlington Heights early Thursday morning, January 30, 2025 (CARDINAL NEWS)

Transformer Blows, Burns Pole on Rand Rd; Interrupts Power to Only a Few Businesses in Arlington Heights

Thu Jan 30, 2025 11:12 pm Cardinal News

Blown transformer and fire at the Burger King parkway on Rand Road Arlington Heights near Palatine Road in Arlington Heights early Thursday morning, January 30, 2025 (CARDINAL NEWS). YouTube Tips ⓘ Arlington Heights firefighters responded […]

Utility pole fire on the north side of Robert Parker Coffin Road (PHOTO CREDIT: Scott Wallach)

Utility Pole Fire with a Small Power Outage Near Robert Parker Coffin Rd in Long Grove

Wed Apr 20, 2022 04:45 pm Cardinal News

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and firefighters and paramedics from Long Grove Fire Protection District responded about 11:08 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2022 to a report of a transformer fire at 217 Robert Parker Coffin […]

Lightning Strike, Transformer Fire Near Sunset Dr and Douglas Ave, Arlington Heights

Sat Jul 22, 2017 02:55 am Cardinal News

Arlington Heights firefighter/paramedics responded about 2:02 AM Saturday July 22, 2017 to a report of a lightning strike to a transformer with fire near Sunset and Douglas Arlington Heights, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a […]

Transformer Fire Near John Hersey High School on East Thomas St, Arlington Heights

Mon Aug 15, 2016 07:04 am Cardinal News

Arlington Heights police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 6:46 AM Thursday to a report of a transformer fire at John Hersey High School, 1900 East Thomas St Arlington Heights, Il. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report […]

Power Outage on Hickory Ave Near Frederick St Arlington Heights, IL — Utility Pole, Transformer Fire

Mon May 25, 2015 09:33 am Cardinal News

Arlington Heights firefighter/paramedics responded about 7:56 AM Monday to a report of a utility pole and transformer on fire in the block of 900 North Hickory Avenue Arlington Heights, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a […]

Power Outage on Highland Ave Near Elm St Arlington Heights, IL — Utility Pole, Transformer Fire

Sun May 24, 2015 09:58 pm Cardinal News

VIDEO: Firefighters extinguish a utility pole fire in the backyard of a home on Highland Avenue near Elm Street in Arlington Heights. Arlington Heights firefighter/paramedics responded about 8:45 PM Sunday to a report of a […]

Transformer Fire, Power Outage Near Higgins Rd and Mall Drive, Schaumburg

Wed Jul 16, 2014 07:26 am Cardinal News

Schaumburg police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 6:50 AM Wednesday to a report of a transformer fire at Higgins Road and Mall Drive Schaumburg, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics discovered several stoplights out and power out in […]

Fire Stopped by Alert Homeowner on Kennicott Ave, Arlington Heights

Tue May 8, 2012 09:56 am Cardinal News

Arlington Heights police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 6:45 a.m. Tuesday to a report of an outlet on fire at a house in the 800 block of North Kennicott Avenue. The homeowner extinguished the fire with […]

Power Outage, Transformer Fire on North Salem, Power Lines Down on Blenheim Dr, Schaumburg

Sun Mar 25, 2012 07:31 am Cardinal News

Schaumburg firefighter/paramedics responded about 7:14 a.m. Sunday to multiple reports of a transformer fire in the 1000 block of North Salem, near Kindercare. A power outage was also reported in the area. Firefighters checked for […]

Transformer Fire Fueled by 35,000 of Mineral Oil on Pinnacle Peak Rd in Phoenix Area

Wed Dec 7, 2011 04:43 am Cardinal News

Fire crews are battling a massive transformer fire inside an APS substation in Phoenix. Fire Capt. Scott Walker tells The Associated Press about 35,000 gallons of mineral oil in the substation will likely burn for […]

High Winds Cause Some Power Problems Overnight

Fri Sep 24, 2010 06:14 am Cardinal News

High winds and some aftermath from caused some lingering problems for Com Ed in the northwest suburbs. In Arlington Heights, a transformer was reported on fire near the Nissan dealership in the 1100 block of […]

Power Outage Affecting Stoplights, Neighborhoods without Power

Sun May 2, 2010 10:53 am Cardinal News

Several stoplights reported out along Northwest Highway near Ridge, and Arlington Heights Road and Park about 10:30 a.m. Sunday. A transformer was reported on fire in the 700 block of South Warren Avenue in Palatine. […]

Transformer Blew on East Rand, Power Out in Commercial Area

Sat Mar 13, 2010 06:26 am Cardinal News

Arlington Heights Fire Department responded to a transformer that blew in the 700 block of East Rand Road about 5:15 a.m. Saturday. Power out in the area near Rand and Palatine Road and east of […]

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