Nearly 2000 Homes & Businesses Lose Power Across Bath

Nearly 2000 homes, shops and offices lost power across Bath this afternoon after a power failure hit parts of the city.

The power was restored to all 1,907 customers at 3.50pm, within half an hour of it going off.

Areas affected included Fairfield Park, Batheaston, Larkhall and Swainswick.

Western Power Distribution initially estimated that their engineers would restore all power by 6pm.

They have apologised for any inconvenience caused across the city.

We are pleased to say that all power supplies at #Bath have now been restored. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused. James

— WPD (@wpduk) July 15, 2013