A massive power outage plunged Cannes and parts of the French Riviera into darkness on Saturday, disrupting the final day of the prestigious film festival.
Approximately 160,000 homes lost power, causing significant disruptions to businesses and festival screenings, impacting the event's schedule.
Organizers quickly switched to backup generators, ensuring the closing ceremony proceeded as planned, despite the widespread power loss.
Authorities are investigating a potential arson attack at a power substation as the likely cause of this major disruption to the city.
