Tens of thousands of Vancouver Islanders lost power at some point Friday night as powerful winds kicked up in the aftermath of the latest atmospheric river to hit the province.
As of 10:30 p.m., the number of customers without electricity on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands was 78,000, according to BC Hydro.
"The wind knocked down trees and branches – many of them weakened by the summer’s drought – causing them to come into contact with BC Hydro’s electrical equipment," the statement reads. "As a result, crews continue to be busy repairing damaged power lines, power poles and other equipment." The Trial Islands south of Oak Bay also recorded a gust that strong, though the weather agency labeled that gust "approximate" in its summary.
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