Electricity Restored in Moss Park After Day-Long Outage
Power has been restored in Toronto’s Moss Park neighborhood, more than 24 hours after a major outage that began at 8:11 a.m. on Wednesday. Nearly 600 customers were affected, according to Toronto Hydro.
The utility confirmed that the outage, caused by an underground cable fault, was resolved around 1 p.m. on Thursday. Updates posted on social media clarified the cause and complexity of the incident.
“As our crews continue underground repairs, we’ve identified that the cable fault causing this outage appears to be the result of a suspected third-party dig-in at an active construction site in the area,” Toronto Hydro said just before 4:30 p.m.
The company emphasized that the issue was unrelated to its own operations but that outside construction work had likely damaged its infrastructure.
“The damage caused by the third-party contractor is extensive, with the dig-ins occurring in multiple spots,” said Toronto Hydro.
Repair Efforts and Timeline
Toronto Hydro staff described the restoration as a “complex and time-consuming” operation due to the difficult location of the fault. The process required teams to carefully identify, repair, and test damaged cables to ensure safe resumption of service.
Initial estimates suggested that power would return by early Thursday morning, but ongoing challenges delayed full restoration until early afternoon.
Community Impact
Residents of Moss Park experienced over a day without electricity, affecting homes and local businesses. Toronto Hydro has since apologized for the disruption and reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining infrastructure safety.
Author’s summary: Power in Toronto’s Moss Park was restored after a full-day outage caused by accidental construction damage to underground cables.