There is a power outage currently affecting around 3330 residents in Lalor and Thomastown and a further 2749 in Epping.
According to Ausnet, responders will be on site in the suburbs by 4pm on January 9.
The investigation is pending and Ausnet is unsure when power will be restored.
For more information and to keep updated visit: https://www.outagetracker.com.au/
