A problem on Yukon Energy’s transmission line between Carmacks and Faro resulted in a power outlast night to parts of the Central and Southern Yukon. Power went out at 7:01 p.m. to the following areas:
• Riverdale
• Carcross
• Teslin
• Marsh Lake
• Tagish
• Johnson’s Crossing
• Deep Creek
• Faro
• Carmacks
• Ross River
• Minto mine
• Pelly Crossing
Power was restored to Riverdale in 5 minutes, 35 sec.
Carcross, Marsh Lake, Tagish and Johnson’s Crossing were restored in 3 minutes 40 sec.
Teslin automatically switched to local diesel, meaning power was only out for a minute or two.
Deep Creek was restored after about 15 minutes.
Faro was out for about 18 minutes until we could island it from the grid and provide local diesel. It remains on diesel this morning.
Ross River automatically switched to local diesel.
Carmacks automatically switched to local diesel.
Pelly Crossing and the Mino mine were restored after about 20 minutes.
The transmission line between Carmacks and Faro remains de-energized until a Yukon Energy crew can inspect it. The crew will attempt to do an aerial patrol today if weather permits. If not, the staff will conduct a ground inspection.
We apologize to all those who were affected by this power outage.
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