Squirrel Causes Power Outage Affecting Thousands of Customers in Colorado

Squirrels break into Colorado power substation, cause outages 2 days in a row

Thousands lost power in south metro Denver this week after squirrels broke into a Castle Rock power substation.

Squirrels cause power outages at Colorado substation two days in a row

Wildlife accounts for 5% to 10% of outages on CORE Electric Cooperative’s system each year, officials said.

Squirrel causes power outage affecting thousands of customers in Colorado

Wildlife accounts for 5% to 10% of outages on CORE Electric Cooperative’s system each year, officials said.

Squirrel causes explosion, power outage for thousands in Castle Rock

Power outages aren't unusual; they pop up during weather or equipment failures – but Tuesday, there was a nuttier reason for the lights going out in Castle Rock.

Squirrel Causes Castle Rock, CO Power Outage for 4,400

A squirrel knocked out power to about 4,400 Castle Rock, Colorado homes after entering a CORE Electric Cooperative substation off Ridge Road.