Residents in Norris Point and Rocky Harbour, Newfoundland, have been without electricity for more than 30 hours following an unexpected power outage. The disruption, caused by a bird strike early Monday morning, has left households and businesses in the area without essential services. The situation has led to growing frustration among locals, who describe the prolonged blackout as a repeat of past incidents.
Officials have not yet provided a timeline for restoration, but some residents are beginning to prepare for extended darkness. The outage has impacted daily life, with many relying on generators or alternative lighting sources. Local media reports suggest that the community is feeling a sense of déjà vu, as similar outages have occurred in the past.
The cause of the outage was confirmed to be a bird strike, which damaged critical infrastructure. While the exact location of the incident remains under investigation, the delay in restoring power has raised concerns about the reliability of the region’s energy grid. Residents continue to wait for updates, hoping for a swift resolution to the ongoing disruption.
