As many as 75,000 affected by power outage, Toronto Hydro says

Posted August 28, 2011 12:15 pm.

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TORONTO, Ont. – There is a power outage this morning in an area south of Eglinton Avenue to Davisville Avenue, from Yonge Street to Bayview Avenue

Toronto Hydro says as many as 75,000 homes and businesses may be affected by the outage. Traffic lights may also be affected.

Stay tuned to 680News for updates.

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