Power cut affecting Dunmow and nearby areas

What happened?

We were investigating a high voltage overhead electricity line fault which caused a power cut in the local area.

Which areas are affected?

This incident is reported as affecting the following postcodes:

CM6 3HB, CM6 3HD, CM6 3GG, CM6 3AL, CM6 3DQ, CM6 3HQ, CM6 3DG, CM6 3HA, CM6 3EZ, CM6 3LQ, CM6 3LH, CM6 3AH, CM6 3PD, CM6 3HF, CM6 3HG, CM6 3LG, CM6 3PG, CM6 3PQ, CM6 3PH, CM6 3ER, CM6 3DD, CM6 3EP, CM6 3DB, CM6 3PE, CM6 3RJ, CM6 3FX, CM6 3

Latest updates

• 28 Oct, 12:06

  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.

• 28 Oct, 12:16

  Power restored

  We are currently experiencing problems with the electricity supply in your area. Our engineers have attended the fault, and have made an emergency repair to restore power to as many premises as possible. It is our intention to return to make a permanent repair as soon as we can. I'm sorry, but we can't give you a time for this at present. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.