Easter Sunday took an unexpected turn in Auburn, California, as a mischievous squirrel caused quite the commotion, leaving over 20,000 PG&E customers without power. The furry troublemaker damaged a glass insulator when it came in contact with a power pole, immediately sparking a fire in nearby vegetation. Luckily, Auburn fire crews were quick to respond, extinguishing the flames before any serious damage occurred.
Residents returning from their Easter services were greeted with police and firefighters, leaving many scratching their heads in disbelief. Collette O’Donovan witnessed the aftermath first-hand, humorously recounting how the firefighters pulled the unfortunate squirrel from the scene. The kind of chaotic charm you just can’t make up.
While PG&E highlighted their enhanced safety settings, which activated to prevent further incidents, it definitely raises eyebrows on how a small animal could cause such a large disruption. This bizarre series of events left the community not only without power for a brief period but also with a memorable story about an Easter weekend that literally went dark. Who knew a squirrel could be such a powerful little creature?
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