Transformer Fire In Western Springs

WESTERN SPRINGS, IL – Western Springs firefighters on Wednesday night put out a transformer fire on Maple Street, between Grand and Woodland avenues, the village said in a statement.

ComEd was able to quickly reduce an initial 90-home power outage to 14, the village said.

In its statement, which was issued about 9 p.m., the village said the houses would be affected until the transformer could be replaced, which was expected sometime in the evening.

The return of power was especially important given the temperature is forecast to reach 100 degrees in Western Springs on Thursday.