Rat Causes Power Outage in Bluffdale | Salt Lake City News

A rat caused a major power outage in Bluffdale, Utah, knocking out 3,400 homes and businesses for two hours—thanks to a simple but chaotic decision to cozy up to electrical gear at a substation. Rocky Mountain Power responded swiftly, restoring power by 5:48 AM, and while the exact hows and whys remain a mystery, it’s a wild reminder that even the tiniest critter can disrupt the entire grid. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5cac88320aab9d46