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Power outage hits France, impacts Cannes film festival; probe underway

IndiaTimes Sunday, 25 May 2025 ()
A major power outage struck France's Alpes-Maritimes region, including Cannes, during the final day of the prestigious film festival. Authorities suspect arson after a fire at an electrical substation and damage to a pylon. Despite the disruption, which local officials believe was intentional sabotage, the Cannes Film Festival's closing ceremony proceeded as scheduled, thanks to an independent power supply.
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A massive power outage struck southeastern France on Saturday, leaving around 160,000 households in the Alpes-Maritimes department without electricity. The blackout came just hours after a fire at an electrical substation near Cannes had weakened the grid, creating a perfect storm of...

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