TRANSFORMER BLOWS CAUSING MAJOR OUTAGE IN ORILLIA
ORILLIA, ONTARIO – Shortly after 6:30 pm, emergency crews responded to a power transformer in Orillia that had blown, affecting more than 6,000 customers in Orillia.
According to Hydro One, there was a hydro pole fire near the intersection of Coldwater Road and Westmount Drive. Power first flickered and then went out at about 6:25 p.m.
Officials say power is estimated to be restored by 9 p.m.
There were also smaller outages reported around the Orillia area.
For updates on the situation, please click HERE to view the Hydro One power outage map.
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This report by Connor Earl Productions was published March 14, 2024.
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Published: March 14, 2024 / 7:12pm EST