A large power outage struck parts of Paris and Hauts-de-Seine on Thursday morning.
The blackout initially cut electricity to 55,000 homes before the number dropped to a few thousand.
The outage shut down traffic lights, streetlights, and several metro and suburban train lines.
Enedis, the electricity grid operator, said the blackout lasted about five minutes for most areas.
Some households, however, continue to experience extended outages.
Cause Identified by Grid Operators
Enedis reported that a technical incident at the RTE substation in Issy-les-Moulineaux triggered the blackout.
RTE oversees France’s high-voltage electricity transmission network and confirmed the substation failure.
The incident disrupted power distribution across several neighbourhoods in the affected regions.
Response and Public Impact
Enedis apologised for the disruption caused by the widespread outage.
Commuters faced delays as halted trains and darkened streets complicated morning travel.
Local authorities monitored the situation while crews worked to restore full power service.
