More than 2,300 homes and businesses were left without power following two power cuts.
The blackouts affected South Woodham Ferrers yesterday afternoon after a fault in an underground power cable.
Basildon Council's Careline was inundated with calls as emergency alarms were automatically activated.
The Asda superstore in Queen Elizabeth II Square had to rely on emergency generators.
Published Thursday August 26, 2004
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