About 50,000 Newfoundland Power customers lost electricity in outage
Nov 13, 2026 · Summarized by Fundy Tech from 2 sources
A transmission line trip caused a sudden outage for Newfoundland Power customers Friday afternoon. Power was restored shortly before 5 p.m. NT after about 50,000 customers were affected.
Key points
- Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro said a transmission line tripped.
- About 50,000 Newfoundland Power customers lost power.
- Electricity was restored shortly before 5 p.m. NT.
- Hydro called it an under frequency load shedding event.
The full story
A transmission line tripped Friday afternoon, causing a sudden outage for Newfoundland Power customers, Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro said on social media. CBC reported that at one point about 50,000 Newfoundland Power customers were without electricity.
The lights came back on shortly before 5 p.m. NT. Hydro said the outage was the result of an “under frequency load shedding event.” That means power was cut to help protect the grid after the transmission problem.
The CBC report does not mention any injuries or damage. It also does not say how many communities were affected, only that the outage hit customers across the island. The source says the restoration happened the same afternoon.
No further timeline or next steps were listed in the report.
Why it matters
For households, the outage meant a sudden loss of heat, lighting and internet-connected services. For local businesses, even a short blackout can interrupt sales, refrigeration and communications. It is a reminder to keep backup plans ready for power disruptions.
Who’s affected: Newfoundland Power customers on the island
What to do
- Keep flashlights and charged batteries handy.
- Save backup phone and internet options.
- Check refrigerated food if your power was out.
Original reporting
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