JAMAICA, Queens (WABC) -- A power outage left hundreds of Queens residents in the dark Monday, and officials said it was all caused by balloons. According to Con Edison, helium balloons hit an ...

A soaring Godzilla and wayward fishing casts were among the wild and wonderful reasons for power outages around the province ...

OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- More metallic balloons are sold for Valentine's Day than any other holiday and, not surprisingly, it's also around this time of year that Pacific Gas and ...

Snow in the forecast brings more than just a winter wonderland. It also increases the chance of power outages. Winter precipitation can cause power lines to sag, particularly if a snow-laden branch ...

Everything from Godzilla to aggravating bugs prompted some of the 61,000 calls from BC Hydro customers this year, according to a list of the most unusual calls compiled by the power provider.