Power restored for 40,000 BC Hydro customers in Burnaby, Coquitlam

A transmission circuit failure has caused a massive outage Monday along the Burnaby-Coquitlam border, BC Hydro says. (Courtesy BC Hydro)

By Charlie Carey

Posted August 26, 2024 9:48 am.

Last Updated August 27, 2024 6:52 am.

Power has been restored after a transmission circuit failure caused a massive outage Monday morning along the Burnaby-Coquitlam border, BC Hydro says.

Around 40,000 Hydro customers were off the power grid just after 9:45 a.m. Some affected customers are also located in New Westminster and Port Moody.

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BC Hydro crews responded to the scene and power was restored around 10 a.m.

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