Power out in northwestern Manitoba town due to wildfire that also destroyed one home
The Crown corporation says it's aware of some poles and lines that are down in the community, located about 980 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg.
It says it is still unsafe to enter the town to fully assess the damage or make repairs, meaning it may be a while before power can be restored.
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A nearby blaze jumped the Churchill River on Wednesday evening and entered the community through its industrial area, leaving one home and several abandoned structures damaged.
The town says in a Facebook post that internet connection is also out in the community, which is making it hard for officials to get information from those still on the ground.
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The town of roughly 350 has been evacuated for more than two weeks.
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