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Herrin affected by power outage

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HERRIN, IL (KFVS) -

Ameren electric customers in Herrin, Illinois were in the dark for part of the day on Sunday.

According to Ameren Illinois, winds caused a tree to fall onto a service line.

Power was to be back up by 3 p.m.

Around 800 customers were affected.

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