A power outage left tens of thousands of homes without electricity across Paris on Thursday morning.
Authorities reported that the blackout affected nearby Hauts-de-Seine, temporarily cutting power to 55,000 households.
The outage shut down traffic lights, streetlights, and halted some metro and suburban train lines.
Commuters and residents faced delays and disruptions during the sudden loss of electricity.
Cause Traced to Substation Failure
Enedis confirmed the blackout lasted around five minutes, but a few thousand homes still lack power.
The company identified a technical incident at the RTE substation in Issy-les-Moulineaux as the cause.
RTE oversees France’s high-voltage electricity network and manages large-scale power distribution.
Crews worked immediately to restore electricity and stabilize the affected sections of the grid.
Recovery and Apologies
Enedis apologized to residents for the inconvenience caused by the unexpected outage.
Engineers continue repairing the substation to restore power fully to the remaining affected homes.
Authorities advised caution while traffic signals and public transport services gradually return to normal.
Officials expect complete recovery once the technical issues at the substation are resolved.
