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UPDATE: Heavy winds cause havoc

A wind and rain storm in 91´ó»ÆÑ¼ Sunday afternoon caused damage by knocking down trees and fences
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A wind storm knocked down a tree on Mills Street in 91´ó»ÆÑ¼ Nov. 26, 2017. - Image: Kevin Parnell

Update: 9:28 a.m.

There were several power outages in the 91´ó»ÆÑ¼ area after yesterday’s wind storm that knocked over trees in different areas of 91´ó»ÆÑ¼.

Emergency crews have been called out this morning to survey the damage of a house that had a tree fall on it yesterday afternoon due to the high winds.

According to Fortis, power outages were fixed last night.

Original:

High winds that ripped through the 91´ó»ÆÑ¼ area this afternoon caused problems in areas of the city.

Emergency crews responded to Mills Road just off Highway 33 in the 91´ó»ÆÑ¼ area for a tree downed on a power line.

There are also reports of various power outages in the 91´ó»ÆÑ¼ area. There are 177 Fortis BC customers affected in the Dehart road area of 91´ó»ÆÑ¼.

The weather forecast had called for this evening with a low pressure system.

The Capital News will update this story as more information becomes available

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A wind storm knocked down a tree on Mills Street in 91´ó»ÆÑ¼ Nov. 26, 2017. - Image: Kevin Parnell