An ice storm has hit Toronto causing power lines to explode for more than an hour on Tuesday (February 12).

The storm has led to power outages across the city with spectacular fires and explosions on hydro poles and lines as winter weather makes a strong comeback in Ontario.

Ice storm in Toronto leads to power outages and spectacular fires and explosions on hydro poles and lines as winter weather makes a strong comeback in Ontario. This particular high part of the high voltage primary grid was arcing and exploding for almost an hour at 8th St and New Toronto street and resulted in a large power outage in the area, one of many as high winds, snow and freezing rain feel all day into the evening.