BlackburnNews.com file photoHydro One crews are responding to power outages in parts of Huron County.
Close to 2,000 customers are affected and crews are assessing the damage in parts of Central Huron, Huron East and surrounding areas.
Power outages were first reported just before 5:30 p.m. as a storm rolled through the region.
The shelter plans to remain open until 7 a.m. on Saturday, when the smoke is expected to leave the area.
Chatham-Kent residents are showing a high level of interest in the upcoming election.
Argentina rallied late for a 2-1 win over England Wednesday to advance to the World Cup Final on Sunday against Spain.
The Bank of Canada held the interest rate at 2.25 per cent.
Environment Canada has issued an Orange Air Quality Warning because smoke from the wildfires in northwestern Ontario are expected to move into the Chatham-Kent and Windsor area later on Wednesday.
The majority of Ontarians say the increase in gas prices this summer has put a crimp in their summer plans, according to a new survey.
