1,400 Customers Without Power After Hawk Hits Line

HOWELL, Mich. — About 1,400 customers in the area between Howell and Fowlerville are without electricity as of 11:50 a.m. Thursday. This outage was caused by a hawk that flew into a power line, according to a DTE Energy spokeswoman.

DTE crews are currently working to restore power to affected residents. The spokeswoman indicated that power should be restored soon.

The outage map provided by DTE Energy can help residents monitor the status of the restoration efforts. In the meantime, the utility company urges residents to stay safe and away from downed lines.

This incident highlights the unexpected challenges that can disrupt electrical service in the area. More information will be provided as it becomes available.