A map of the power outage impacting South Cariboo residents. (Photo submitted)

A map of the power outage impacting South Cariboo residents. (Photo submitted)

Power restored to 108 Mile Ranch and Lac La Hache

Up to 3,000 people were without power due to a motor vehicle incident

Update: Power was restored by 2 a.m. Friday, Feb. 17

Original story:

Up to 3,000 South Cariboo B.C. Hydro customers are in the dark Thursday evening.

Power was knocked out along Highway 97 around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16 following a motor vehicle incident. Affected communities include Lac La Hache, 108 Mile Ranch and 105 Mile House. The outage ends just south of 141 Mile House according to the B.C. Hydro outage map.

A crew is currently on site working to restore power.



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