Monday, July 11, 2011

Forest Fire cause power outage in Pickle Lake area

The nearly 79-thousand hectare forest fire burning near New Osnaburgh has consumed power lines and left hundreds of people in the dark.

Hydro One says the power went out around 3:30 yesterday afternoon in New Osnaburgh, Pickle Lake and Cat Lake First Nation.

Officials say power might not be restored until tomorrow at noon.

The fire is still very active in the area which poses a problem for Hydro One crews.