An automated alert warning of blackouts sparked fears that homes could be without power this evening.
The warning from the National Grid, which said the grid's capacity was "tight", worried householders that their homes could have power issues at 7pm tonight. The alert was issued at 2.33pm today and warned that there would be a tight margin when consumption would naturally increase as people come home from work and school.
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