Thousands Without Power After Gonzalo Hits Bermuda

Hurricane Gonzalo tore through Bermuda Friday overnight, causing possibly millions of dollars in damage and knocking out power to around 85 percent of the island. Gonzalo, a Category 2 storm, slammed the island with 110 mph winds, and then quickly moved away early Saturday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center. Damage from Gonazalo - the strongest Atlantic Hurricane since Igor in 2010 - was believed to be widespread but authorities were waiting for daylight to assess the full extent of it, a spokeswoman from Bermuda's Emergency Measures Organization told Reuters. Bermuda's electric company said Saturday morning that approximately 26,775 customers — roughly 40% of the population — were without power.

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