A power outage left tens of thousands of homes without electricity in Paris on Thursday morning.
The blackout also struck neighbouring Hauts-de-Seine, affecting approximately 55,000 households, according to French media.
Traffic lights and streetlights went dark, and several metro and suburban train lines stopped operating.
The outage caused widespread disruption, forcing commuters and residents to navigate safety challenges across the city.
Technical Glitch Causes Disruption
Enedis reported the blackout lasted around five minutes, though a few thousand homes still remain without power.
The operator identified a technical incident at the RTE substation in Issy-les-Moulineaux as the source of the outage.
RTE manages France’s high-voltage electricity network, transmitting power across major regions.
Engineers quickly addressed the fault to stabilize the grid and prevent further disruptions.
Restoration and Apologies
Enedis apologized to residents for the inconvenience caused by the power outage.
Technicians continue working to restore electricity fully to the remaining impacted homes.
Authorities advised residents to stay alert as traffic signals and public transport gradually return to normal.
Officials expect full service once repair crews complete their work at the substation.
