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Thousands affected by Penticton power outages

Two corresponding issues have resulted in approx. 7000 without power
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Two power outages in Penticton have resulted in approximately 7000 customers without power. (Google Maps image)

Update: 2:40 p.m.

Some customers in Penticton’s downtown area are reporting that power has been restored.

1:45 p.m.

Power outages in Penticton have resulted in approximately 7000 customers without power.

City of Penticton communications manager Philip Cooper said the top of a power pole on Quebec St. broke off, affecting 2000 customers.

He also confirmed there is a corresponding issue at the Huth substation impacting 5000 customers.

The City did not provide an estimated time of restoration.

More to come.

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Phil McLachlan

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Phil McLachlan is the editor at the Penticton Western News. He served as the reporter, and eventually editor of The Free Press newspaper in Fernie.
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