Squirrel Causes Power Outage Near Army Academy in Kaohsiung
A power outage occurred early this morning in Kaohsiung's Fengshan District, affecting 81 households including the Army Academy. Taipower determined the cause was a squirrel touching the equipment and restored power within 90 minutes.
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- 📰 Published: April 27, 2026 at 10:46
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Kaohsiung, April 27 (CNA) - A power outage occurred early this morning near the Army Academy in Fengshan District, Kaohsiung. After investigation and repair by Taipower's Fengshan Branch, it was initially determined that a squirrel touched the equipment, leading to an outage for 81 households. Power was restored by 6:52 AM after emergency repairs.
Taipower's Fengshan Branch explained through a message that areas including Fengdong Road, Hangzhou West Street, Xihu Street, and Hangzhou Street experienced an outage at approximately 5:23 AM, affecting 81 users. The Army Academy was also within the affected area.
Taipower stated that upon receiving the report, personnel were immediately dispatched to the scene for investigation. The preliminary investigation found that the cause of the accident was a squirrel touching and breaking the lead wire of a fuse cutout switch, which interrupted the power supply.
The branch pointed out that maintenance personnel started repair work immediately after arriving. All power was restored by 6:52 AM, and electricity for all affected users has returned to normal. Taipower expressed deep apologies for the inconvenience caused to the public.
Taipower's Fengshan Branch explained through a message that areas including Fengdong Road, Hangzhou West Street, Xihu Street, and Hangzhou Street experienced an outage at approximately 5:23 AM, affecting 81 users. The Army Academy was also within the affected area.
Taipower stated that upon receiving the report, personnel were immediately dispatched to the scene for investigation. The preliminary investigation found that the cause of the accident was a squirrel touching and breaking the lead wire of a fuse cutout switch, which interrupted the power supply.
The branch pointed out that maintenance personnel started repair work immediately after arriving. All power was restored by 6:52 AM, and electricity for all affected users has returned to normal. Taipower expressed deep apologies for the inconvenience caused to the public.