Engineers repairing the line damaged in Saturday's explosion in Bungay are aiming to reopen the route sooner than expected. An explosion in Bungay left dozens of homes without power (Image: Facebook/Brian Gooderham)UK Power Networks had expected to continue until August 14, but a spokeswoman said crews are aiming to finish sooner if possible. Several locals across the town reported hearing a loud bang when the incident happened on Saturday afternoon, with reports that lights went out immediately after the explosion. Fire crews were called to the scene at 3.38 pm following reports of an explosion. The explosion caused visible damage to the pavement, tarmac, and brickwork outside The Hermitage and forced the closure of Bridge Street.