Massive power outage leaves thousands in dark

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CENTER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A power outage in Butler County left thousands of people in the dark Thursday morning.

The outage was first reported about 2 a.m. in Center Township. The majority of impacted customers were in the Shanor Heights and Winward Heights areas.

Just before 7 a.m., power could be seen returning in the area.

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West Penn Power officials believe the outage was caused by high winds along with ice on tree limbs that fell on power lines.

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