FORT ST. JOHN -- More than 1,000 BC Hydro customers in Fort St. John are experiencing a power outage today.

The planned interruption started at 9:00 a.m. and is expected to continue until 5:00 p.m. as crews work on replacing five hydro poles.

BC Hydro will provide an update on the progress of the work later this afternoon.

A detailed list of affected residences, starting from 93rd Street and spanning across the city, can be found on the BC Hydro website.

CJDC-TV will continue to update this story as new details become available.