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Power cut affecting Orpington and nearby areas

BR5 3AY, BR5 3AZ, BR5 2JH, BR5 3AR, BR5 2 and 1 more postcodes

UK Power Networks Looking after the electricity network in this area.

Started

01 Nov, 18:38

Status

Restored 02 Nov, 00:25

Affected area (approximate)

What happened?

A problem on the electricity network is causing power to go on and off in the area.

Which areas are affected?

This incident is reported as affecting the following postcodes:

BR5 3AY, BR5 3AZ, BR5 2JH, BR5 3AR, BR5 2, BR5 3

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Latest updates

  • 01 Nov, 18:55

    Power cut reported

    We are currently experiencing problems with the electricity supply in your area. We are arranging to have engineers investigate the fault. We are sorry we can't give you a time for the restoration of supply at present. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

  • 01 Nov, 21:45

    Power cut reported

    We are aware of an incident caused by LV Flickering Supply affecting the electricity supply in your area. Our engineers are dealing with this and we estimate that most supplies will be restored by 02-NOV-2026 03:00. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

  • 02 Nov, 00:25

    Power restored

    We are aware of an incident caused by LV Flickering Supply affecting the electricity supply in your area. Our engineers are dealing with this and we estimate that most supplies will be restored by 02-NOV-2026 03:00. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

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