A widespread power outage left tens of thousands of Parisian homes without electricity on Thursday morning.
The blackout affected parts of Paris and nearby Hauts-de-Seine, cutting power to 55,000 households, according to French media.
Traffic lights and streetlights shut down, and several metro and suburban train lines stopped operating.
The outage disrupted daily routines across the region and raised immediate safety concerns for commuters.
System Failure Identified
Enedis reported that the blackout lasted about five minutes, though a few thousand homes remain without service.
The operator said a technical failure at the RTE substation in Issy-les-Moulineaux triggered the disruption.
RTE oversees France’s high-voltage electricity network and manages large-scale power transmissions.
Enedis confirmed crews began restoration work immediately following the incident.
Technical teams moved quickly to stabilize the grid and minimize further interruptions.
Recovery Efforts Continue
Enedis issued an apology to affected residents for the inconvenience caused by the outage.
The operator stated that engineers continue repairs to restore full power to the remaining impacted homes.
Authorities advised residents to remain cautious while traffic lights and transport services return to normal.
Officials expect power levels to stabilize once repair teams finish work at the affected substation.
