Lightning knocks out power

PUC POWER OUTAGE REPORT ********************** Power interruption in progress This is a description of an unplanned power interruption(s) that is currently affecting PUC Distribution customers in Sault Ste. Marie.

PUC POWER OUTAGE REPORT

********************** Power interruption in progress

This is a description of an unplanned power interruption(s) that is currently affecting PUC Distribution customers in Sault Ste. Marie.

Interruption Date: July 16, 2006

Start: 7:02 a.m.

Restored at: N/A

# of Customers: 524

Cause

Lightning - crews are patroling lines for damage PUC staff are currently investigating the cause of the interruption and will take corrective action by making repairs or switching around the problem as soon as possible.

Description of area involved: Great Northern Road north of Third Line to City limits, Fourth Line to Sixth Line, Old Goulais Bay Road to Conor Road.

If you have any information leading to the cause of the outage or other concerns please call the PUC emergency number at 759-6555.

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