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Power cut affecting Braintree and nearby areas

CM7 5AZ, CM7 5AX, CM7 5AY, CM7 5

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

Started

31 Oct, 12:46

Customers affected

~3 (operator's estimate)

Status

Restored 31 Oct, 18:05

Affected area (approximate)

What happened?

We're investigating an overhead electricity line fault which has caused a power cut in the local area.

Which areas are affected?

This incident is reported as affecting the following postcodes:

CM7 5AZ, CM7 5AX, CM7 5AY, CM7 5

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Latest updates

  • 31 Oct, 13:05

    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.

  • 31 Oct, 13:15

    Power cut reported

    We are aware of an incident caused by LV Fuse Replacement/Linking affecting the electricity supply in your area. Our engineers are dealing with this and we estimate that most supplies will be restored by 31-OCT-2026 17:00. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

  • 31 Oct, 16:55

    Power cut reported

    We are aware of an incident caused by LV OH Network Fault affecting the electricity supply in your area. Our engineers are dealing with this and we estimate that most supplies will be restored by 31-OCT-2026 17:00. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

  • 31 Oct, 17:15

    Power cut reported

    We are aware of an incident caused by LV OH Network Fault affecting the electricity supply in your area. Our engineers are dealing with this and we estimate that most supplies will be restored by 31-OCT-2026 18:00. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

  • 31 Oct, 18:05

    Power restored

    We are aware of an incident caused by LV OH Network Fault affecting the electricity supply in your area. Our engineers are dealing with this and we estimate that most supplies will be restored by 31-OCT-2026 18:00. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

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