Newfoundland Power Outage Leaves Thousands in the Dark
On Friday morning, Newfoundland Power announced that thousands of residents are without electricity. This disruption follows a trip on the Labrador-Island Link transmission line.
Impact of the Power Outage
The power outage has affected multiple areas throughout the island. Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro reported that customers from various regions are experiencing interruptions in service.
Regions Affected
- Avalon Peninsula
- Burin Peninsula
- North Coast
- Central Newfoundland
- Channel-Port aux Basques
Newfoundland Power’s statement indicated that restoration efforts are already in progress for many customers. The company expects the outages to be brief.
Restoration Efforts
As of noon, reports indicated ongoing outages extending from the Avalon Peninsula to the western coast. The situation continues to develop, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
