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Power cut affecting Epping and nearby areas

CM16 4BA, CM16 4BD, CM16 5DA, CM16 4LY, CM16 4 and 1 more postcodes

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

Started

29 Oct, 20:39

Status

Restored 29 Oct, 22:03

Affected area (approximate)

What happened?

We've had to turn off power in your area so our engineers can safely carry out emergency repairs to the network.

Which areas are affected?

This incident is reported as affecting the following postcodes:

CM16 4BA, CM16 4BD, CM16 5DA, CM16 4LY, CM16 4, CM16 5

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Latest updates

  • 29 Oct, 20:43

    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.

  • 29 Oct, 20:53

    Power cut reported

    We are aware of an incident caused by Emergency Isolation affecting the electricity supply in your area. Our engineers are dealing with this and we estimate that most supplies will be restored by 29-OCT-2026 23:00. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

  • 29 Oct, 22:03

    Power restored

    We are aware of an incident caused by Emergency Isolation affecting the electricity supply in your area. Our engineers are dealing with this and we estimate that most supplies will be restored by 29-OCT-2026 23:00. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

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