Police probing damage to 27,000-volt wire that caused power loss

Police probing damage to 27,000-volt wire that caused power loss
The London Free Press
London police are investigating damage to a 27,000-volt wire that sparked a small fire and knocked out power to about 5,000 London Hydro customers Friday morning. The suspected attempt to steal copper was condemned by the utility’s chief executive and municipal leaders, who said the act put the lives of
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London heat wave falls short of record, triggers decade-high power demand

The London Free Press
It was scorching. It was boiling. But it wasn't quite record-setting.
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Clean-up continues in parts of London pounded by spring storm

The London Free Press
Some London homeowners were still waiting for the power to come back on more than 24 hours following a powerful storm that knocked over trees and forced the closings of four schools and a golf course. City crews and private tree companies fanned out in west and south London on Wednesday to clear branches and […]
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Spring storm topples trees, knocks out power to thousands in London

The London Free Press
A spring storm blew across London Tuesday, toppling trees and leaving nearly 12,000 homes and businesses without power. The late-afternoon storm brought rain, hail and powerful winds gusts of nearly 70 km/h that lasted for about an hour before the sunshine returned around 5 p.m. “For a quick storm, there was quite a bit of […]
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What are ‘galloping powerlines’ and why are they a problem in London?

The London Free Press
What’s behind London’s long power failures during this month’s big snowstorm?
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