Cannes Film Festival Hit by Major Power Outage Due to Vandalism

Cannes Film Festival marred by power outage caused by vandalism. A major power outage plunged parts of Cannes into darkness on Saturday, the final day of the prestigious film festival. The incident, which affected an estimated 160,000 homes, was attributed to a deliberate act of vandalism, according to local police. 'The outage was caused by a vandal attack on electrical infrastructure,' a police spokesperson stated. Despite the disruption, festival organizers ensured that the closing ceremony continued as planned, thanks to backup power systems. The swift response of the organizers and the availability of alternative power sources minimized the impact on the event, ensuring a successful conclusion to the festival.