A power outage hit Paris and Hauts-de-Seine Thursday, cutting electricity to 55,000 homes temporarily.
The blackout also turned off traffic lights and streetlights, stopping several metro and suburban train lines.
Authorities warned commuters and residents to stay alert during the unexpected disruption.
Technical Failure Traced
Enedis reported the outage lasted about five minutes, though a few thousand homes remain without power.
The operator said a technical failure at the RTE substation in Issy-les-Moulineaux triggered the disruption.
RTE manages France’s high-voltage electricity network and oversees large-scale power transmission.
Restoration Efforts Underway
Enedis apologized to residents for the inconvenience caused by the outage.
Repair teams continue working to restore electricity to the remaining affected homes.
Officials expect full service to return once technicians complete repairs at the substation.
