Power has been fully restored to more than 3,000 Grand Rapids residents after a squirrel caused an outage at the Wealthy Street Substation during Monday morning’s developing heat wave . The furry intruder triggered the outage around 9:30 a.m. on July 28, 2025, cutting electricity to approximately 3,256 Consumers Energy customers across two main areas of the city’s west side. Crews restored service to all affected customers by 11 a.m., just as temperatures began climbing toward dangerous levels. Where Power Was Lost The outage affected two distinct zones: Wildlife and the Power Grid: A Recurring Challenge This incident represents part of a persistent pattern. … Continue reading Squirrel Sparks 3,256‑Customer Blackout at Wealthy Street Substation During Heat Advisory