Second Riviera Blackout: France Points to Sabotage, Increases Security Measures

France has increased security measures following a suspected act of sabotage at a power substation in Nice, which resulted in a significant power outage affecting approximately 45,000 households and briefly impacting the nearby airport. This incident marks the second major blackout along the French Riviera within a span of 48 hours. A comparable act of disruption occurred during the conclusion of the Cannes Film Festival, necessitating the use of backup generators.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20250526-france-sabotage-power-blackout-cannes-nice-riviera