On Friday morning, a significant power outage struck Fort St. John, British Columbia, affecting thousands of residents. The outages were reported by BC Hydro, which promptly dispatched crews to address the issues.
Details of the Power Outages in Fort St. John
- Date: December 5th, 2023
- First Outage:
- Time: 8:56 a.m.
- Location: South of 115th Avenue, west of 78th Street, north of 81st Street, and east of 99th Avenue
- Customers Affected: 4,268
- Second Outage:
- Time: 9:39 a.m.
- Location: East of 98th Street, north of 102nd Avenue, west of 112th Avenue, and south of 118A Avenue
- Customers Affected: 1,147
Resolution of the Power Issues
As of 11:40 a.m., BC Hydro reported that power had been fully restored to all affected areas. Both outages are no longer listed as active on the BC Hydro outages page.
This incident highlights the need for effective communication and rapid response during electrical emergencies. Residents were kept informed throughout the situation, and updates were provided by local news outlets, including El-Balad.
Community members are encouraged to stay alert for any future outages and to report any issues to utility services promptly.
