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UPDATE: Power restored after squirrel gets into substation in Montgomery County

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According to AES Ohio, power has been restored to all those affected by a power outage on Friday morning in the Centerville area.

AES Ohio said close to 3,000 customers were affected by the outage.

News Center 7 learned that a squirrel got into some equipment at a local substation and caused the outage.

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