A major power outage struck around Cannes during the Film Festival, impacting 160,000 homes due to a fire at a nearby substation in Tanneron, possibly linked to arson. Despite the blackout causing traffic issues and business closures, festival organizers ensured the closing ceremony would proceed by switching to an alternative power supply. Morning screenings faced brief interruptions, but operations returned to normal. The incident, including a fallen pylon on a power line, has raised questions about potential criminal activity, though police have not established any direct links to the film festival.
According to grid operator RTE, the power outage affected 160,000 homes in Cannes and the surrounding area. The glitzy holiday destination has been hit by a power outage, causing traffic lights to fail and leading to traffic jams.
The Cannes Film Festival organizers said the closing ceremony would not be affected by the power outage. The festival announced it had switched to an alternative electricity power supply, which enables us to maintain the events and screenings planned for today in normal conditions.
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