Squirrel sparks power loss near Alaska governor's residence
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March 26, 2020
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An squirrel knocked out power to residences near the state governor's mansion, Alaska electric company officials said.
The squirrel was interfering with equipment when the temporary loss of electrical service happened in Juneau Monday, The Juneau Empire reported.
"Our crews were on site very quickly, and found it not alive," said Debbie Driscoll, Alaska Electric Light and Power vice president of consumer affairs.
The squirrel generated a problem with fuses and sparked the power outage experienced by 15 customers.
"He-she-it actually caused a fair amount of damage," Drisco...
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