They Fired the Only Expert… The Entire Power Grid Failed 48 Hours Later

This video explores a critical failure that occurred after a key expert was removed from a power system operation. During a major heat wave, the system faced extreme pressure — and what followed exposed how dependent everything was on experience and technical knowledge. We break down the sequence of events, analyze the key decisions, and explain how the situation escalated into a full system failure. This is a narrative-based video with commentary and insights to provide deeper understanding of what happened and why it mattered.