26-05-2025

Suspected Sabotage Causes Power Outages in Southern France

Date: 26-05-2025
Sources: bbc.com: 1 | foxnews.com: 1 | news.sky.com: 1
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Summary

A series of suspected sabotage incidents has caused significant power outages in southern France, affecting over 200,000 homes and disrupting the Cannes Film Festival. Authorities have denounced the 'malicious acts' and 'serious damage to electrical infrastructures', with anarchist groups claiming responsibility.

Key Points

  • Two separate incidents of suspected sabotage occurred in southern France, affecting Nice and Cannes
  • Over 200,000 homes experienced power outages due to the incidents
  • Anarchist groups claimed responsibility for the sabotage, stating they targeted electrical substations and high-voltage power lines

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Second suspected sabotage in France as power cut hits NiceBritish Broadcasting CorporationBritish Broadcasting Corporation

A second suspected sabotage incident has occurred in France, with a power outage affecting Nice on the French Riviera after a fire at a substation, which authorities believe was caused by a malicious act. At least 45,000 homes were impacted, and the city's mayor, Christian Estrosi, has denounced the 'malicious acts that affect our country'. This incident follows a similar power outage in nearby Cannes during the international film festival, which was blamed on suspected sabotage.
Entities: France, Nice, Cannes, Christian Estrosi, Gaël NofriTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Major power outage disrupts Cannes Film Festival as police investigate arson | Fox News

A major power outage hit southeastern France on Saturday, May 24, 2025, disrupting the Cannes Film Festival's closing celebrations. The outage, which affected 160,000 households, was caused by a high-voltage line falling and was potentially linked to arson at an electrical substation. Power was restored by 3 p.m., allowing the Palme d'Or ceremony to proceed.
Entities: Cannes Film Festival, France, Alpes-Maritimes department, Cannes, Palais des FestivalsTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

More than 200,000 homes and Cannes Film Festival hit with power cut as arson 'suspected' in double outage | World News | Sky News

Over 200,000 homes in southern France, including areas around the Cannes Film Festival, experienced power cuts due to suspected arson. Authorities blamed 'malicious acts' and 'serious damage to electrical infrastructures.' Anarchist groups claimed responsibility, stating they sabotaged a substation and cut a high-voltage power line. Despite initial disruptions, the Cannes Film Festival's closing ceremony proceeded as planned.
Entities: Cannes Film Festival, France, Alpes-Maritimes, Laurent Hottiaux, CannesTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform