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Fire takes out power in Iroquois Falls (update: restored)

NEWS RELEASE HYDRO ONE ************************* 8 a.m.

NEWS RELEASE

HYDRO ONE

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8 a.m. update

Operations Center: Timmins

Affected Areas: NEWMARKET, AURORA, IROQUOIS FALLS, CALVERT, MCCART, CLERGUE
 
Number of Customers: 564
 
Start Time: 20/05/2015 12:55
ETR Time: 20/05/2015 17:00
 
Reason for Interruption: Fire at Distribution Station caused by a bird
 
Actions Being Taken: Crews have restored power
 
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Original release
 
Operations Center: Timmins
 
Affected Areas: NEWMARKET, AURORA, IROQUOIS FALLS, CALVERT, MCCART, CLERGUE
 
Number of Customers: 564
 
Start Time: 20/05/2015 12:55
ETR Time: 20/05/2015 17:00
 
Reason for Interruption: Fire at Distribution Station
 
Actions Being Taken: Crews are onsite working to restore power

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 on Hydro One’s Distribution System, please click on the following link, Power Outage Viewer, or download the HydroOne Mobile App.

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