A major power outage struck parts of Paris and the Hauts-de-Seine region on Thursday morning.
The blackout initially left 55,000 homes without electricity, according to French media reports.
Traffic lights and streetlights shut down, creating disruptions across several neighbourhoods.
Some metro services and suburban train lines stopped operating because of the sudden loss of power.
Operators Respond to the Disruption
Enedis said the blackout lasted about five minutes before most electricity returned.
A couple thousand homes still lack power despite the rapid restoration.
Enedis confirmed that a technical incident at the RTE substation in Issy-les-Moulineaux caused the outage.
RTE oversees France’s high-voltage transmissions and manages key infrastructure across the region.
Restoration Efforts Continue
Enedis issued an apology to residents for the inconvenience created by the disruption.
Technicians continue work to restore power fully and prevent further interruptions across affected areas.
Officials aim to stabilize the network quickly and reassure communities impacted by the breakdown.
