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Power Outage Disrupts Cannes Film Festival Amid Investigations into Possible Arson

A significant power outage affected Cannes Film Festival, disrupting events and traffic for 160,000 households in southeastern France, with investigations into arson underway.


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A major power outage struck southeastern France, impacting the Cannes Film Festival and affecting 160,000 households. The outage, caused by a fallen high-voltage line and a fire at a substation, led to traffic disruptions and temporary halts in festival activities. Power was restored by 3 p.m., allowing events to continue as planned. Authorities are investigating the incident as a possible arson attack, with police confirming vandalism at electrical infrastructure. Despite the challenges, the festival's closing ceremony proceeded, highlighting significant global issues discussed during the event.

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The article reports on a power cut affecting Cannes and southern France during the film festival.

An arson attack is being investigated as a potential cause of the outage.

Community response focuses on restoring power and ensuring safety during the event.

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"…Traffic lights in parts of Cannes and the surrounding city of Antibes stopped working after 10 a.m., leading to traffic jams and confusion in city centers."

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