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50 Million Left in Dark: Massive European Blackout Hits

4/28/2025

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A massive power outage swept across Spain, Portugal, Andorra, and parts of France on April 28, 2025, leaving over 50 million people in the dark. The blackout wreaked havoc on transportation and essential services, prompting urgent investigations into its cause, likely linked to extreme temperature fluctuations. Recovery efforts are in full swing, but full restoration may take a week.

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A massive power outage swept across Spain, Portugal, Andorra, and parts of France on April 28, 2025, leaving over 50 million people in the dark. The blackout wreaked havoc on transportation and essential services, prompting urgent investigations into its cause, likely linked to extreme temperature fluctuations. Recovery efforts are in full swing, but full restoration may take a week.