Thousands affected by power outage in Lakeshore area

There are two power outages due to pole fires in Lakeshore, according to Hydro One. (Sanjay Maru/CBC - image credit)
There are two power outages due to pole fires in Lakeshore, according to Hydro One. (Sanjay Maru/CBC - image credit)

Thousands are affected by a power outage in the Municipality of Lakeshore on Thursday evening.

According to the Hydro One's outage map, so far 4,606 customers are affected, in the Emeryville region and parts of Belle River.

The website states there are two outages due to a pole fire and crews are at the scene of one of them.

The estimated time of restoration is 9 p.m., according to Hydro One's outage map.