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UPDATE: Power restored after widespread outage in Northern BC

7:20 AM

According to BC Hydro, power has been restored to all customers.

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About 100-thousand people across Northern BC were affected by a massive power outage tonight (Wednesday).

Affected communities ran north and west of Prince George including Vanderhoof, Smithers, Fort St John, Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, Hudsons Hope, Houston, and Burns Lake.

BC Hydro spokesperson Bob Gammer explained to Vista Radio what may have caused the outage.

“At about ten to nine things went black for most of Northern BC and this is roughly from 100 Mile and northward, the cause of the outage is not for certain but lightning is suspected,” said Gammer.

“Where that lightning struck is not clear but it knocked out most of Northern British Columbia. Prince George came back on after 20 minutes of outage time and what we are doing is gradually restoring communities throughout the network.”

Crews continue to investigate the incident.

 

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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