La Palma Hit by Widespread Power Outage, Residents Demand Urgent Action

La Palma Blackout: 50,000 Affected as Residents Demand Action La Palma, Canary Islands, experienced a significant power outage on June 10, 2025, leaving 50,000 homes and businesses without electricity. The incident, attributed to a generator failure at the Los Guinchos substation, caused widespread disruption, impacting businesses and daily life. "The whole town was paralyzed," said one resident. The video shows deserted streets and closed shops, highlighting the severity of the situation. Business owners expressed their frustration, with one stating, "It's not the first time this has happened; we've been struggling with this for a long time." The frequency of such incidents has prompted calls for urgent action from the local council, demanding solutions from both the Spanish and Canary Islands governments to prevent future blackouts. The hope is for modernization of the island's outdated electrical grid to ensure reliable power supply for residents and businesses.