Little Bird Causes Big Problems with BC Hydro

Sometimes when a small bird comes in contact with a powerful BC Hydro line…the bird creates enough damage to shut down power. Such is the case with over 2500 customers in the Vernon area.  Here are the details from BC Hydro’s web site.

Mar 24
8:24 a.m.
Crew status: On-site
Est. Time On: Mar 24 10:00 a.m.
South of HWY 97 , North of 14TH AVE, West of SILVER STAR RD
2534 customers affected…cause.  Bird contacting our wires

Also…Mar 24  8:45 a.m. Vernon
Crew status: Assigned 7:39 a.m.

Area affected 7000 block GREY CANAL RD…Under investigation