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Hundreds of thousands without power in Atlantic Canada after Fiona rumbles north - CNN

Hundreds of thousands without power in Atlantic Canada after Fiona rumbles north - CNN

Hundreds of thousands without power in Atlantic Canada after Fiona rumbles north - CNN
Sep 25, 2022 1 min, 0 secs

The region's utility, Maritime Electric, said it was concerned about people out walking and driving on streets where there is widespread damage from downed power lines and possible live wires.

Power outages across Nova Scotia

Several provinces were impacted by the heavy winds and rain, but none more than Nova Scotia.

As of Sunday morning, about 350,000 customers were still without power early Sunday across Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick -- including about 250,000 in Nova Scotia, according to Poweroutage.com.

Nearly three quarters of Nova Scotia lost electricity as Fiona pushed through, Houston said Saturday.

Meanwhile, Wreckhouse in Newfoundland saw 170 km/h (105 mph) gusts.

Poor weather conditions have hampered power restoration efforts, Nova Scotia Power President and CEO Peter Gregg said Saturday.

More than 900 power technicians were on their way to the area, but some customers may experience power outages for several days, he said.

In Nova Scotia's capital, Halifax, strong winds uprooted trees and downed power lines, sending sparks flying and lights flickering off.

A Halifax apartment complex's roof collapsed, forcing about 100 people to leave for a shelter, Mayor Mike Savage told CNN Saturday.

"The magnitude of this storm has been breathtaking," Savage later said at a Saturday news conference.

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