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Power outages hit France as record heatwave set to peak

BBC News·June 24, 2026
Power outages hit France as record heatwave set to peak

France is experiencing power outages due to a record heatwave, with approximately 68,000 homes in Brittany affected. The outages are expected to continue until Wednesday night, when electricity is likely to be fully restored. The heatwave is set to peak, putting a strain on the country's energy infrastructure. Residents in the affected areas are bracing for an extended period without power.

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