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Raven Causes Girdwood Blackout | Anchorage News
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- Aug 1, 2026
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Summary
A raven caused chaos in Girdwood when it collided with critical substation equipment, sparking a major blackout that left nearly 1,900 customers without power. The bird’s impact damaged transformers and circuit switchers, forcing Alyeska Resort to shut down its tram and cut back on amenities, while even the gas station went dark. Repair crews found the raven dead at the scene — a grim reminder of how small wildlife can trigger big outages. Yet resilience shone through: Girdwood Brewing Co. stayed open with generators powering food trucks, proving some businesses thrive even when the lights go out. 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/8351c382d74029e3