Sabotage suspected as power cut hits Cannes Film Festival
Summary
A suspected sabotage caused a power cut in Cannes, France, disrupting the final day of the Cannes Film Festival. An electricity substation was set on fire, and an electricity pylon was damaged, impacting about 160,000 homes. Despite the disruptions, the closing ceremony will proceed with an alternative power source.Key Facts
- A power cut affected Cannes and nearby areas on the last day of the Cannes Film Festival.
- Authorities suspect sabotage, as a substation was set on fire and a pylon was damaged.
- About 160,000 homes lost power early on Saturday, but power was restored in the afternoon.
- Festival organizers used private generators to continue film screenings.
- Shops and restaurants in Cannes faced challenges due to the outage.
- The Cannes Film Festival's closing ceremony will still take place as planned.
- The Palme d'Or, the festival's top prize, is set to be announced on the same day.
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