Island in Darkness: La Palma Hit by Total Power Outage

La Palma Suffers Island-Wide Blackout; Emergency Plan Activated A major power outage plunged the island of La Palma in the Canary Islands into darkness on the evening of June 10, 2025, leaving approximately 50,000 residents without electricity. The outage, which began around 6 PM local time, affected homes, businesses, and essential services. Antena 3 Noticias captured footage showing darkened streets and closed shops. "It's been chaos," said one resident interviewed by A3N, "We have no lights, no air conditioning, and many businesses are unable to operate." The Canary Islands government swiftly activated its emergency plan to coordinate the restoration of power. As of late evening, power was starting to be restored in some areas, but the full extent of the damage and the cause of the blackout remain under investigation. The incident highlights the vulnerability of island communities to power disruptions and the importance of robust emergency response systems.