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Equipment material failure blamed for Kirkland Lake/ New Liskeard power outage

Restoration efforts continue for remaining customers without power
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NEWS RELEASE
HYDRO ONE
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Hydro One Operation Center(s): Kirkland Lake and New Liskeard

Hydro One Township(s) Affected: Larder Lake, Englehart, Otto, McGarry, Sharpe, Matachewan, Dack, Grenfell, Pacaud, McVittie, Nicol, Marter, Eby, Benoit, Bayly, Evanturel, Marquis, Lawson, Gautheir, Robillard, Ingram, Kirkland Lake, Arnold, James, Maisonville, Lebel, Chown, Boston, Chamberlain, Savard, Charlton, Matachewan FN, Tudhope

Number of Customers: 1,764

Start Time: Friday, July 5, 2019 14:10

ETR Time: Friday, July 5, 2019 18:30

Reason for Interruption: Equipment material failure

Actions Being Taken: The crew was able to restore power to approx 7,500 customers in the area. Restoration efforts continue for the remainder of customers affected by the power interruption.

Hydro One reminds all members of the public to always stay clear of downed power lines or equipment. Never assume they are safe to approach.

For up-to-date power interruption information related to Hydro One's Distribution System, download the Hydro One Mobile App or visit the: Power Outage Viewer

For Customer account information, please contact 1-888-664-9376.

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