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Map: Â This map from BC Hydro shows the approximate location of the power outage
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**Update – Power has been restored as of 8:45am.
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Over 3,500 customers in Fort St. John are currently without power.
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BC Hydro reports the outage started at 5:40am and that power should be restored by 9am. Â The outage affects homes North of 79th avenue, East of 108th street, South of 115 avenue and West of 78 street.
BC Hydro says power will be restored in stages. Â According to reports, some areas have already had their power restored.
At this time they say the outage is under investigation.