PRINCE GEORGE — High winds, up to 70 kilometres in strength, have led to a number of power outages in Prince George and its surrounding areas.

At the moment, BC Hydro says over 6,000 of its customers are currently without power in Prince George.

For a full update on outages, click here. No word yet on when power will be restored.

Prince George Fire Rescue Chief John Iverson says they’ve received about a dozen calls due to the outages this afternoon already.