Just over 1,900 customers were without power in the Duncan/North Cowichan- South End/Maple Bay areas Friday morning and a bird is to blame. According to B.C. Hydro’s website, a bird contacting wires was responsible for the outage. Customers were without power between 8:15 a.m. to 9:20 a.m.
Electricity has since been restored.
Be forewarned, however. For residents of 3316-3375, 6286 Hawkes Blvd, B.C. Hydro is planning work on their equipment between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 28. The work will affect 23 customers.
Similar work will affect 43 customers on Deuchars Road on Thursday, Sept. 6 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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