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SaskPower crews have been cleared to start repairing power poles damaged by the out-of-control forest fire north of Prince Albert.
Company spokesman Joel Cherry said 15 poles providing electricity to northern Saskatchewan were damaged in the fire, leaving about 9,000 customers in the region without power. Affected areas include Waskesiu, Meath Park, La Ronge and Stanley Mission.
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Work is underway to restore power in northern Sask. following wildfire Back to video
Workers were able to restore power for about 1,000 customers on Tuesday, but Cherry said Wednesday morning that about 8,000 remained without electricity. In the best-case scenario, they’ll have power back by Thursday, Cherry says.