Posted Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:59 PM EDT Last Updated Thursday, August 11, 2022 1:37 PM EDT
There is a major power outage in downtown Toronto.
According to Toronto Transit Services, the outage affects a four-block radius from College to Harbor streets and from York to Sherbourne streets.
Lights, cameras and businesses are without power, the department told CP24.
The widespread outage affected several buildings, including the Eaton Center and Toronto police headquarters, as well as several towers in the financial district. The many large advertising screens in Yonge-Dundas Square also went dark.
Hydro One says it is investigating the issue and will provide more information as it becomes available.
Toronto Hydro is also looking into the issue.
We have a major outage in downtown Toronto right now and are working with @HydroOne to address it.
— Toronto Hydro (@TorontoHydro) August 11, 2022
Toronto police are advising drivers to treat signalized intersections as four-way stops if the lights are off.
POWER OUT: Downtown – Toronto Police are aware of a power outage affecting downtown – Cause of outage unknown at this time – Remember to treat intersections as a 4-way stop if traffic lights are out@TorontoHydro is aware^lb
— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) August 11, 2022 Transit users also need to be patient as the power outage causes “extensive delays” near Broadview Avenue and Dundas Street East.
505 Dundas: Major delays near Broadview Ave at Dundas St East due to a power outage in the downtown area.
— TTC Service Alerts (@TTCnotices) August 11, 2022
CTV News Political Analyst Scott Reed was driving downtown when the lights went out.
He said navigating the city’s streets was a bit “hairy” as there were few traffic lights in the central part of the city.
Reed said police officers are directing traffic at some major intersections, but not all.
Toronto Fire is currently responding to several rescue elevators in the affected area.
I feel you. I came into town for the day – jumped in the elevator just before the power went out. Still here. Terrible moment. pic.twitter.com/8s4gcHRMan
— Sean Fraser (@SeanFraserMP) August 11, 2022
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