A power outage struck Paris and Hauts-de-Seine Thursday morning, cutting electricity to 55,000 homes.
The blackout disabled traffic lights, streetlights, and halted several metro and suburban train lines.
Commuters and residents faced disruptions as services stopped unexpectedly, creating safety and transportation challenges.
Technical Glitch Causes Blackout
Enedis reported that a technical incident at the RTE substation in Issy-les-Moulineaux triggered the outage.
RTE manages France’s high-voltage electricity network and oversees large-scale power distribution.
The blackout lasted roughly five minutes, though a few thousand homes remain without service.
Restoration and Apologies
Enedis dispatched teams immediately to restore power to affected households.
The electricity operator apologized to residents for the inconvenience caused by the outage.
Technicians continue work to fully stabilize the grid and resume normal operations across the region.
