Kelowna, BC – Nearly 1,000 homes in the downtown area of Kelowna were left without power on Tuesday evening, causing inconvenience and concern for residents.
According to FortisBC, the power outage was caused by a tree that fell onto power lines near the intersection of Richter Street and Cadder Avenue. Crews were immediately dispatched to the area to assess the situation and work on restoring power.
The outage, which occurred around 6:30 pm, affected approximately 980 homes in the surrounding area. Many residents reported being left in the dark and without electricity for several hours.
FortisBC has stated that they are working diligently to restore power to all affected homes as quickly and safely as possible. However, due to the extent of the damage, it is estimated that power may not be fully restored until late Tuesday night.
In the meantime, residents are advised to stay away from any downed power lines and to report any outages or safety concerns to FortisBC immediately.
This power outage serves as a reminder for residents to always be prepared for unexpected situations. It is important to have a plan in place for emergencies and to have a well-stocked emergency kit on hand.
FortisBC has apologized for the inconvenience and assures residents that they are doing everything in their power to resolve the issue as soon as possible. Updates on the situation can be found on their website and social media channels.
As the situation continues to unfold, residents are urged to stay safe and patient while FortisBC works to restore power to the affected homes.
