Update: As of 4 p.m., the vast majority of customers had had their power restored.
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Close to 8,000 customers are affected by a power outage in Barrie this afternoon, according to Alectra Utilities.
Crews have been dispatched to investigate the problem, Tuesday.
The estimated time of restoration is between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., according to the power company.
BarrieToday will have more details as they become available.
