UPDATE 5:40 a.m., APRIL 12
Most of the power in Kelowna’s downtown core has been restored, according to Fortis.
The outage now only apparently affects 23 customers. No word yet on what caused the outage.
ORIGINAL APRIL 11, 2017
More than 5,000 FortisBC customers are without power in Kelowna.
The outage was first reported about 11 p.m. Wednesday.
It appears the outage spans from Okanagan Lake and Lawrence Avenue to South Pandosy Street and K.L.O. Road.
Mayor Colin Basran tweeted FortisBC to inquire when power would be restored.
@FortisBC Power just went out in our neighborhood in downtown Kelowna. If you could look into it we would greatly appreciate it.
— Colin Basran (@Basran) April 12, 2018
According to FortisBC crews are working to restore power to the downtown affected area and will update as soon as possible.
Hi Mr. Mayor, our crews are responding right now. and working to get the power restored to downtown #Kelowna. Will update ASAP @Basran @4ahealthyhabit
— FortisBC (@FortisBC) April 12, 2018
The cause of the outage is unknown at this time. The estimated time lights will turn back on in the downtown core is unknown.
