{
  "id": 5797948,
  "title": "Downed powerlines, damaged equipment among hazards remaining for Toronto Hydro customers still without power",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/downed-powerlines-damaged-equipment-among-hazards-remaining-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T15:49:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CityNews",
    "slug": "citynews",
    "url": "https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/09/05/toronto-hydro-hazards-repairs-customers-still-without-power/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Toronto Hydro has restored power to over 64,000 customers impacted by Wednesday's storm. The remaining 500 customers are experiencing difficulties due to the complexity of repairs, with crews still addressing hazards like downed powerlines and damaged equipment almost three days after the severe weather event. Toronto Hydro's online update on Saturday highlighted the ongoing efforts as teams work through a large volume of repairs. The utility acknowledges the ongoing challenges and frustration faced by those still awaiting power restoration. Residents are urged to report any electrical hazards to Toronto Hydro by calling 416-542-8000 and pressing 1.",
  "summary": "Toronto Hydro crews continue to deal with hazards such as downed powerlines and damaged electrical equipment almost three days after the severe weather event.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}