Over 3,000 Toronto homes lost power Thursday night as high winds downed trees and power lines. Crews worked overnight to restore electricity safely.
Thousands Left in the Dark After Windstorm Hits Toronto
Over 3,000 Toronto residents were left without electricity Thursday evening after powerful winds swept through the city, downing power lines and uprooting trees across several neighbourhoods.
Widespread Outages as Winds Batter the City
By 10:15 p.m., Toronto Hydro reported that approximately 3,050 customers were without power. The outages were scattered across the city, affecting areas from Scarborough to Etobicoke and downtown neighbourhoods like the Annex and Parkdale. Toronto Hydro spokesperson Maja Boric confirmed the figures and said restoration efforts were actively underway.
Emergency Crews Respond Citywide
Throughout the evening, Toronto Fire Services responded to multiple calls related to downed wires and debris. Firefighters were dispatched to intersections including Park Street and Sandown Avenue in Scarborough, Allenby Avenue and Islington Avenue in Etobicoke, and Leopold Street in Parkdale. Public safety officials worked swiftly to mitigate hazards as reports of fallen trees and snapped power lines came in.
Temporary Evacuations in the Annex
A handful of homes on Kendal Avenue in the Annex were temporarily evacuated after trees and live wires came down in the area. Toronto police confirmed the evacuation, while fire services later reported that the homeowners had returned and secured their properties. Thankfully, no injuries were reported in any of the affected zones.
Crews Working Overnight to Restore Power
By 9 p.m., Toronto Hydro assured residents via social media that repair crews were making steady progress and expected to restore power to most customers by late evening or overnight. “Crews are making progress and continue to work as quickly and safely as possible,” the utility posted on X.
Weather Disruption Highlights Infrastructure Stress
The windstorm, while brief, caused notable disruptions across Toronto’s power grid and transportation routes. It also highlighted the growing need for urban resilience planning amid increasingly volatile weather patterns.
Residents are advised to remain cautious around damaged infrastructure and to report downed lines to Toronto Hydro immediately. Updates on power restoration are being shared via the utility’s official channels.
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