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DAYTON–Two power pole fires last weekend darkened residences and businesses here, causing a pair of power outages. Pacific Power customers in Dayton, Pomeroy and Waitsburg were affected, said Bill Clemens, Regional Business Manager for the utility.

The first outage occurred at 9:02 a.m. and affected 902 customers, Clemens said. Power was restored at 1:15 p.m.

A second outage tripped at 1:22 p...