Outage Map (BC Hydro screen grab)

Outage Map (BC Hydro screen grab)

Bird to blame for lack of juice

B.C. Hydro has restored the power

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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