WALKER, Mich. (WOOD) — A downed tree is to blame for a power outage affecting nearly 2,000 homes and businesses in Kent and Ottawa counties, according to Consumers Energy.
A company spokesman says the tree landed on a utility line near Wilson Avenue and Waybury Street NW in the Walker area around 11:48 a.m. Friday. Approximately 1,986 customers in the area are affected, according to the Consumers Energy outage map.
Crews are working to restore power to the area. Consumers Energy expects to have power back on to customers by 4 p.m. Friday.