Major Power Outage Strikes Toronto’s East End, East York, and Scarborough
A significant power outage hit Toronto’s east end, affecting various neighborhoods on Saturday night. The disruption began around 8 p.m. and left many residents in the dark across East York and Scarborough.
Details of the Power Outage
The outage impacted over 3,000 households, with authorities reporting a drop from over 13,000 affected earlier in the evening. Neighborhoods impacted included:
- The Beach
- Upper Beach
- Leslieville
- Taylor-Massey
- Woodbine Gardens
- Oakridge
- Birchmount Park
- Scarborough Junction
Geographical Boundaries
The boundaries of the outage extended across a considerable area:
- West: Greenwood Avenue
- South: Queen Street East and Danforth Road
- North: Danforth and St. Clair Avenues
- East: Brimley Road
Official Statements
Toronto Hydro confirmed that the outage was due to a “loss of supply from Hydro One.” A representative stated that they were collecting more details while working with Hydro One on restoration efforts. Residents were assured that updates would follow.
Customer Communication
Toronto Hydro utilized social media to alert customers and direct them to their outage map for real-time updates and estimated restoration times. The company expressed gratitude for the public’s patience during the ongoing restoration efforts.
For ongoing information regarding electricity supply and restoration, residents are encouraged to monitor Toronto Hydro and Hydro One communications.
