The power is out across a wide swath of High River after some power lines came down in an alley  just east of 1st Street East between 6th and 7th Avenues.

Fire crews were called out to the scene about 2 o'clock when a small grass fire was sparked by the power lines lying on the ground.

Crews are also keeping people away from the area.

A spokesperson for FortisAlberta says they hope to have all the power restored by 4 this afternoon.