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Second suspected sabotage in France as power cut hits Nice

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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