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A squirrel with an amateur interest in electrical engineering met its end on Sunday afternoon after it climbed a hydro pole and messed around with the connections, according to Hydro Ottawa.

The electrical grid operator said the furry animal’s tampering caused a hydro pole to catch fire and damage an overhead conductor, leaving 262 customers without power in the Ambleside Drive, McEwen Avenue and Richmond Road area.

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Hydro Ottawa said crews are on the scene at the scene of the fire and expect power to be restored by 7:30 pm.