DTE outage Thursday update: 88,000 still without power

The state's power outage continues to affect a large swath of metro Detroit that hasn't been with electricity since Monday.

What is a gustnado? How do they form?
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There was a gustnado in Macomb County this week. If you've never heard the term, FOX 2's Derek Kevra is here to break it down.

Boil water advisory lifted for Commerce Township, Walled Lake

On Wednesday afternoon Commerce Township and Walled Lake have both lifted the advisories to boil water, that has been in effect since power outages affected the water pressure in those communities.

DTE outage Wednesday update: 171,000 still without power

DTE has restored power to more than 90,000 customers after Monday's powerful storm sent more than a quarter of a million into darkness. But there's still over 170,000 customers without electricity.

Generator fire torches van, catches on house in Eastpointe

Neighbor Bob Smith grabbed his garden hose and as the fire spread to the house, was able to hold it at bay until firefighters arrived at the scene in the 23000 block of Schroeder, just two blocks north of Nine Mile.

What caused Monday's power outage? DTE says trees not in its 'right-of-way'

DTE has over 1,800 crews in the field to restore power after Monday's storms but is defending its tree trimming program. Instead, the company says it was trees on private property that were blown onto the power lines.

How long will food be okay in the fridge without power?

How long will the food in your fridge be safe to eat? It depends on whether you decided to open the fridge or not.

How does DTE Energy decide restoration schedule after power outages?

When severe weather approaches Southeast Michigan, DTE Energy is making a plan for power restoration. However, some people may be without power for longer than others.

DTE Outage Map: How to check and use the map

More than a quarter of a million people were knocked offline Monday night and into Tuesday morning. DTE says it has sent almost 1,900 crews out to restore power but it could still be several days for some homeowners.

What to do if you see a downed power line in Michigan

Monday's storm in Southeast Michigan brought down power lines, which have lead to at least one death and several injuries.