BC Hydro replaces more than 90 per cent of power poles damaged by Bush Creek East wildfire

KAMLOOPS – According to BC Hydro, crews have replaced more than 400 poles damaged by the Bush Creek East wildfire and power has been restored to 95 per cent of the customers impacted.

“BC Hydro crews will continue rebuild work over the weekend and hope to have power restored to all remaining customers by early next week,” the company stated in its newest update.

The Bush Creek East wildfire has caused significant damage to the electrical infrastructure in the area. According to BC Hydro, about 22 kilometres of power lines, 430 poles and 52 pieces of other equipment needed to be replaced.