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Power cut affecting Wakefield and nearby areas

WF2 7BZ, WF2 7DB, WF2 7DF, WF4 4AL, WF1 5LG and 17 more postcodes

Northern Powergrid Looking after the electricity network in this area.

Started

25 Oct, 08:51

Customers affected

~407 (operator's estimate)

Status

Restored 25 Oct, 21:24

Affected area (approximate)

What happened?

The power cut affecting your property has been caused by an unexpected problem with the cables or equipment that serve your area. If you need to report an emergency, please call 105

Which areas are affected?

This incident is reported as affecting the following postcodes:

WF2 7BZ, WF2 7DB, WF2 7DF, WF4 4AL, WF1 5LG, WF2 7DX, WF1 5NG, WF2 7DQ, WF1 5NX, WF1 5NT, WF2 7BX, WF1 5PB, WF1 5PA, WF1 5NY, WF1 5NU, WF2 7DE, WF2 7JN, WF2 7BY, WF2 7JP, WF2 7, WF4 4, WF1 5

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Latest updates

  • 25 Oct, 09:04

    Power cut reported

    We are aware of a power cut in your area. As this was an unplanned power cut, we’re sorry we were unable to give you advanced warning it was going to happen.

  • 25 Oct, 11:10

    Power cut reported

    Our team are on their way to investigate the problem causing your power cut and work as quickly as possible to get the power back on.

  • 25 Oct, 21:24

    Power restored

    Our team are on their way to investigate the problem causing your power cut and work as quickly as possible to get the power back on.

This power cut may be eligible for compensation. It ran 12 hours or more with 407 customers still affected at that point, under Ofgem's Guaranteed Standards scheme. See how to make a compensation claim.

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Last updated: 25 Oct, 21:24.