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Power outage in Saginaw Co. affecting residents, businesses

SAGINAW CO., Mich. (WNEM) - A power outage in Saginaw County that left more than 700 customers, including businesses, without power is in the process of being fixed.

According to Consumers Energy, the power outage was reported on Thursday, Sept. 21 shortly before 11:30 a.m.

The outage extends from Kochville Road past Schust Road, affecting busy intersections such as Tittabawassee Road and Bay Road.

According to Lt. Rick Herren of the Saginaw Township Police Department, the power outage was caused by a damaged pole.

Hundreds have already had their power restored, but Consumers Energy is showing that at least 150 people are still without power.

As of Thursday at 7:30 p.m., 11:15 p.m. is the estimated time of power restoration for the majority of the impacted area.

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