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Fire leads to power outage in Popkum east of Chilliwack

BC Hydro reported the power was off after 7 a.m. with an estimated time back on of 3:30 p.m.
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A fire caused a power outage affecting 637 customers in Popkum on Aug. 6, 2021. (BC Hydro)

An early morning fire led to a power outage affecting 637 customers in Rosedale and Popkum Friday.

BC Hydro reported the power was off as of 7 a.m. due to a fire.

The area affected includes the Highway 9 area where it meets Highway 1.

The specific area is east of Mathela Crescent, south of Bridge Road and northwest of Highway 1.

A BC Hydro crew was onsite Friday morning and were reporting the estimated time the power would be back on was 3:30 p.m.

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