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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