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Observer
25-05-2025
- Observer
Fire cuts power to 45,000 in Riviera, sabotage suspected
NICE: French Riviera authorities said on Sunday they are boosting security around electricity grid sites after an overnight fire in a substation that cut power to 45,000 people, and a massive blackout during the Cannes film festival blamed on sabotage. A blaze hit an electricity transformer in the western part of the city of Nice, knocking out power in the vicinity, the city's offices of the mayor and local prosecutors said. "We strongly condemn the overnight attack against a Nice electricity transformer," deputy mayor Anthony Borre said on X. On Saturday, a five-hour power cut disrupted the final day of the Cannes festival, knocking out traffic lights and ATMs and forcing organisers to use back-up generators. Local officials said a suspected arson attack on a substation and vandalism of an electricity pylon were the causes. "I vigorously condemn these criminal acts hitting our country," Nice Mayor Christian Estrosi said on X after the transformer blaze affecting his city. He added: "In the coming days we are reinforcing the (security camera) network around the city's strategic electric sites. — AFP
Free Malaysia Today
25-05-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Sabotage suspected after fire cuts power to 45,000 in French Riviera
A five-hour power cut knocked out traffic lights in Cannes yesterday. (AP pic) NICE : French Riviera authorities said today they are boosting security around electricity grid sites after an overnight fire in a substation that cut power to 45,000 people, and a massive blackout during the Cannes film festival blamed on sabotage. A blaze hit an electricity transformer in the western part of the city of Nice, knocking out power in the vicinity, the city's offices of the mayor and local prosecutors said. 'We strongly condemn the overnight attack against a Nice electricity transformer,' deputy mayor Anthony Borre said on X, formerly Twitter. Yesterday, a five-hour power cut disrupted the final day of the Cannes festival, knocking out traffic lights and ATMs and forcing organisers to use back-up generators. Local officials said a suspected arson attack on a substation and vandalism of an electricity pylon were the causes. 'I vigorously condemn these criminal acts hitting our country,' Nice mayor Christian Estrosi said on X after the transformer blaze affecting his city. He added: 'In the coming days we are reinforcing the (security camera) network around the city's strategic electric sites.' The Nice prosecutors' office said the substation fire occurred in the city's Moulins district. Power was restored around dawn, said officials and the Enedis grid company.
Local France
25-05-2025
- Local France
Fire cuts power to 45,000 in French Riviera as sabotage suspected
A blaze hit an electricity transformer in the western part of the city of Nice, knocking out power in the vicinity, the city's offices of the mayor and local prosecutors said. "We strongly condemn the overnight attack against a Nice electricity transformer," deputy mayor Anthony Borre said on X, formerly Twitter. READ ALSO: Power outage hits French Riviera during film fest On Saturday, a five-hour power cut disrupted the final day of the Cannes festival, knocking out traffic lights and ATMs and forcing organisers to use back-up generators. Local officials said a suspected arson attack on a substation and vandalism of an electricity pylon were the causes. "I vigorously condemn these criminal acts hitting our country," Nice Mayor Christian Estrosi said on X after the transformer blaze affecting his city. He added: "In the coming days we are reinforcing the (security camera) network around the city's strategic electric sites." Advertisement The Nice prosecutors' office said the substation fire occurred in the city's Moulins district. Power was restored around dawn, said officials and the Enedis grid company.
Eyewitness News
25-05-2025
- Eyewitness News
Fire cuts power to 45,000 in French Riviera, sabotage suspected
NICE - French Riviera authorities said Sunday they are boosting security around electricity grid sites after an overnight fire in a substation that cut power to 45,000 people, and a massive blackout during the Cannes film festival blamed on sabotage. A blaze hit an electricity transformer in the western part of the city of Nice, knocking out power in the vicinity, the city's offices of the mayor and local prosecutors said. "We strongly condemn the overnight attack against a Nice electricity transformer," deputy mayor Anthony Borre said on X, formerly Twitter. On Saturday, a five-hour power cut disrupted the final day of the Cannes festival, knocking out traffic lights and ATMs and forcing organisers to use back-up generators. Local officials said a suspected arson attack on a substation and vandalism of an electricity pylon were the causes. "I vigorously condemn these criminal acts hitting our country," Nice Mayor Christian Estrosi said on X after the transformer blaze affecting his city. He added: "In the coming days we are reinforcing the (security camera) network around the city's strategic electric sites." The Nice prosecutors' office said the substation fire occurred in the city's Moulins district. Power was restored around dawn, said officials and the Enedis grid company.
LeMonde
25-05-2025
- LeMonde
After Cannes, Nice targeted by electrical sabotage
French Riviera authorities said on Sunday, May 25, they are boosting security around electricity grid sites after an overnight fire in a substation that cut power to 45,000 people, and a massive blackout during the Cannes Film Festival blamed on sabotage. A blaze hit an electricity transformer in the western part of the city of Nice, knocking out power in the vicinity, the city's offices of the mayor and local prosecutors said. "We strongly condemn the overnight attack against a Nice electricity transformer," deputy mayor Anthony Borre said on X. On Saturday, a five-hour power cut disrupted the final day of the Cannes festival, knocking out traffic lights and ATMs and forcing organisers to use back-up generators. Local officials said a suspected arson attack on a substation and vandalism of an electricity pylon were the causes. "I vigorously condemn these criminal acts hitting our country," Nice Mayor Christian Estrosi said on X after the transformer blaze affecting his city. He added: "In the coming days we are reinforcing the (security camera) network around the city's strategic electric sites." The Nice prosecutors' office said the substation fire occurred in the city's Moulins district. Power was restored around dawn, said officials and the Enedis grid company.
