Bethesda is the hardest-hit area in Montgomery County so far this morning, after high winds gusting up to 50 MPH passed through overnight, and continue today. Trees fell on Burdette Road and Redwood Avenue, causing power outages and a transformer fire, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson Pete Piringer.
Pepco reports there are currently four power outages in Bethesda. 161 customers are without power at this hour. The utility hopes to have those customers back online by noon, enough time to cook Thanksgiving dinner, possible with replacement turkeys and other ingredients (many grocery stores will be open this afternoon).
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