A crow’s interaction with equipment at an electrical substation led to a significant power disruption affecting Nova Scotia Power customers in Halifax. This incident occurred on the morning of April 27, 2026, and resulted in over 11,000 households losing electricity.
Crow Disrupts Power Supply in Halifax
According to Nova Scotia Power, the outage was triggered when the crow contacted machinery at the substation located on Kempt Road. This unusual event caused a widespread blackout in parts of the Halifax peninsula.
Details of the Incident
- Date: April 27, 2026
- Time of Outage: Early morning
- Number of Affected Customers: Over 11,000
- Location: Kempt Road substation, Halifax peninsula
- Restoration Time: Power was fully restored by 9:15 a.m.
The restoration of electricity took just over one hour. Nova Scotia Power has not reported any further complications following the outage.
Impact on the Community
This incident emphasizes the importance of infrastructure resilience and raises questions about wildlife interactions with power systems. As the community recovers from the disruption, residents are reminded of the potentials disruptions wildlife can cause to essential services.
