Richmond Faces Power Outage Affecting Over 3,000 Homes, Investigation Ongoing
On the evening of November 19th, 2024, Richmond residents experienced a significant power outage that affected more than 3,000 BC Hydro customers in the Olympic Oval and City Centre area. The outage disrupted daily activities for thousands, leaving homes and businesses in the dark. While the larger outage was eventually resolved, a smaller section of around 85 customers continued to be without power into the night. These customers were located east of No. 1 Road, south of Westminster Highway, north of Granville Avenue, and west of McCallan Road.
BC Hydro's team was on-site working to restore power, with an estimated resolution time set for 11:05 p.m. Although the bulk of the outage was addressed, the city of Richmond announced the closure of the Minoru Centre for Active Living and nearby facilities due to the power loss. It was a frustrating evening for many who rely on these facilities for recreation and community activities.
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This outage is part of a larger pattern affecting the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island, as high winds from a recent storm have caused widespread power disruptions across the region. The storm's impact has led to multiple outages, some of which remain unresolved, as BC Hydro works tirelessly to restore service in the hardest-hit areas.
The cause of the Richmond outage is still under investigation, and BC Hydro has not yet provided further details about the origin of the problem. Crews have been dispatched to assess the situation and prevent any future disruptions. The power failure serves as a reminder of the vulnerability of infrastructure during adverse weather conditions, with storms sometimes overwhelming even the most prepared systems.
As of now, the situation is improving for most affected residents in Richmond, though the remaining 85 households will have to wait a little longer before their power is restored. Richmond residents, like many others in the region, will be hoping that the worst of the storm has passed and that power disruptions will be kept to a minimum in the coming days.
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