Hundreds of homes hit as power cuts affect Dartmoor and surrounding areas

Several communities on and around Dartmoor are without electricity this morning, according to the latest information from the National Grid power cut map.

As of 10.50am on Friday 9 January, multiple power cut incidents were ongoing across West Devon and South Devon, affecting more than 220 properties in total. 

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Engineers are working to restore supplies, with different estimated restoration times depending on the location.

In the EX20 postcode, covering parts of West Devon near Okehampton, two properties remain without power following a low-voltage (LV) fault reported at 5.57am. Power is expected to be restored by 1pm today.

In PL20, which includes areas such as Yelverton and surrounding Dartmoor villages, 29 properties are affected by a high-voltage (HV) incident reported late on Thursday night. Engineers estimate supplies will be restored by 3pm.

A separate HV incident affecting PL20 and PL6 has left eight properties without power. This fault was reported on Thursday evening and is not expected to be resolved until 8pm on Saturday 10 January.

In PL7, including parts of Plympton, 10 properties remain without electricity following an HV fault reported at 6.09pm on Thursday. Power is expected to be restored by 3pm today.

The largest outage is in the TQ10 area, covering communities near South Dartmoor, where 172 properties are without power. The HV incident was reported at 6.35pm on Thursday, with restoration currently estimated for 7pm on Saturday.

Smaller outages are also affecting parts of TQ11, where five properties are without power following an LV fault reported in the early hours of Thursday morning. Engineers are still investigating the cause, and no restoration time has yet been confirmed.

In TQ12, three properties remain without power after an LV incident reported late on Thursday night. Supplies are expected to be restored by midday today.

Households requiring urgent help or additional support are advised to contact the power network operator’s emergency line on 0800 6783 105. 

Residents who rely on electricity for medical or care needs can also register with the Priority Services Register.

Live updates and further information are available via the National Grid power cut map.