Second suspected sabotage in France as power cut hits Nice
Summary
A fire at an electrical substation in Nice, France, caused a power outage affecting about 45,000 homes. The incident is suspected to be a malicious act, similar to another power outage in Cannes a day earlier, which also may have been due to sabotage.Key Facts
- A fire at a substation in Nice caused a power outage affecting around 45,000 homes.
- The blaze started at 2:00 AM local time on Sunday.
- Police found evidence, like tire tracks and a broken door, suggesting the fire was intentional.
- The Nice Airport, tramway system, and nearby towns experienced power interruptions.
- The mayor of Nice condemned the incident as a "malicious act."
- Cannes had a major blackout a day earlier during the film festival, possibly caused by sabotage.
- No direct connection between the Nice and Cannes incidents has been established yet.
- Authorities have started an investigation into suspected organized arson.
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