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Update: Power returns to most areas in Richmond

Power can be seen returning to most areas in Richmond after thousands of BC Hydro customers across the city were without power. BC Hydro crews are still on-site at several locations (see list below).
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Thousands of BC Hydro customers are without power in Richmond due to Friday's strong winds.

Power can be seen returning to most areas in Richmond after thousands of BC Hydro customers across the city were without power. 

BC Hydro crews are still on-site at several locations (see list below).

Outages were spread across most of the southern and western portions of the city, according to BC Hydro

As of close to 3 p.m., a tree and wires are down on No. 6 Road, blocking traffic in both directions between Blundell Road and Westminster Highway.

A number of parks and facilities are also closed due to the wind storm.

Environment Canada issued a wind warning for most of Metro Vancouver this morning, with winds expected to hit up to 50 to 70 kilometres per hour, and gusts up to 90 kilometres per hour near the water.  

The winds will continue throughout the afternoon and ease this evening.

Outages

Where: 9000 - 9100 block Granville Avenue

Customers affected: < 5

Power off since: 5:01 p.m.

Crews have been assigned

Where: South of Bridgeport Road, west of No. 8 Road, east of Garden City Road and north of Rice Mill Road.

Customers affected: 64

Power off since: 12:21 p.m. due to wind storm.

Crews are on-site and the estimated time for power to be on is unknown.

Where: South of Garry Street, north of Moncton Street, east of Fentiman Place and west of Dunavon Place.

Customers affected: 47

Power off since: 3:09 p.m. due to downed wire.

Crews have been assigned.