A Massive Overload at Jito Telescope Leaves Craventown in the Dark

Craventown, June 13 — Residents of Craventown were left in the dark last night after a sudden power outage swept through the town, with officials tracing the cause to a major overload at the Jito Telescope facility. The blackout, which began shortly after 11:00 p.m., lasted for nearly three hours and affected hundreds of homes, businesses, and public services.

According to the Craventown Electric Authority, the Jito Telescope—a renowned local observatory known for its cutting-edge astronomical research—experienced an unexpected power surge during a routine calibration of its main array. The surge reportedly overwhelmed both the telescope’s internal systems and the town’s power grid, triggering a cascading failure that plunged Craventown into darkness.

“We’ve never seen anything like it,” said Chief Engineer N. Ripley, who leads the technical team at Jito. “All our backup systems were activated, but the overload was so intense that it bypassed several safety protocols. We are investigating the root cause and working closely with the electric authority to prevent this from happening again.”

The sudden blackout sparked confusion and concern among residents, with some reporting strange lights in the sky moments before the outage. Social media quickly filled with speculation, ranging from technical mishaps to more outlandish theories involving UFOs and government cover-ups.

Local business owner Dennis Kim described the scene: “One minute we were closing up shop, the next everything went pitch black. It was eerie—especially with all the rumors about the telescope lately.”

Emergency services responded swiftly, ensuring that hospitals and critical infrastructure switched to backup generators. No injuries or major incidents were reported during the outage.

City officials have assured the public that the situation is under control and that the Jito Telescope will remain offline until a full safety review is completed. “The safety of our community comes first,” said Mayor Julia Fargeat in a statement. “We appreciate everyone’s patience as we work to restore normal operations.”

Meanwhile, the Jito team has promised to keep the public informed as more details emerge. For now, Craventown’s residents are left with lingering questions—and, for some, a renewed sense of curiosity about what really happened at the edge of town last night.

At press time, all available evidence suggests the incident was most likely due to human error.