A power outage left tens of thousands of homes without electricity across Paris on Thursday morning.
The blackout affected Paris and Hauts-de-Seine, cutting power to 55,000 residences, French media reported.
Traffic lights and streetlights went dark, and some metro and suburban train lines stopped running.
Commuters and residents faced temporary disruptions to daily routines during the outage.
Technical Failure Behind the Blackout
Enedis reported the blackout lasted about five minutes, though a few thousand homes remain without electricity.
The company traced the problem to a technical incident at the RTE substation in Issy-les-Moulineaux.
RTE manages France’s high-voltage electricity transmission and oversees large-scale power distribution.
Electricity crews acted immediately to address the fault and restore service.
Restoration Efforts Underway
Enedis apologized to residents for the inconvenience caused by the sudden power loss.
Repair teams continue working to fully restore electricity to the remaining affected homes.
Authorities urged caution as traffic signals and transport services gradually return to normal.
Engineers expect the system to stabilize once repairs at the substation are complete.
