An unplanned power outage left approximately 2,309 customers without electricity in Amherstburg, Ontario, on March 13, 2026. The sudden loss of service began in the early afternoon and affected a large number of homes and businesses in both Amherstburg and LaSalle.
According to Essex Powerlines, the outage started at 1:07 PM. The company stated that the problem was caused by utility switching issues, which is a technical process where workers change how electricity flows through different parts of the grid to help manage the local power supply.
Repair crews were sent out to the area immediately to fix the problem and get the lights back on. This incident impacted a significant portion of the local community, as the utility provider manages electricity for more than 30,000 residents and businesses throughout the region.
During the outage, residents were encouraged to monitor the utility portal for updates on repair progress. The company uses these tools to keep the public informed about when they can expect their electricity to return to normal.
