The outage area in Chilliwack on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021. (Google Maps)

UPDATE: Vehicle collision leads to power outage in Chilliwack

Outage affecting Fairfield Island, parts of downtown Chilliwack and surrounding area

More than 2,700 customers were without power Friday morning (Jan. 29) following a motor vehicle collision in Chilliwack.

According to BC Hydro, the outage happened shortly before 8 a.m. and affected Fairfield Island, parts of downtown Chilliwack and the surrounding area.

As of 9:15 a.m., power had been restored most of the area, but 155 customers were still without power for several hours.

By 1:30 p.m., all power had been restored to the area.

Several traffic lights were also out as a result and drivers are reminded to use the four-way stop procedure at intersections where power is out.

RELATED: Most of Chilliwack briefly without power Monday afternoon (July 27, 2020)


 

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