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Large parts of Spain and Portugal are slowly beginning to recover after a massive and unexpected power outage that struck early this afternoon, paralyzing transportation systems, snarling traffic, and disrupting daily life across both countries. According to Spain’s national power grid operator, the outage began around 12:30 p.m. local time and affected major urban centers and rural areas alike, leaving millions temporarily without electricity.
The cause of the blackout remains unclear. Initial reports speculated that a fire in southwest France might have disrupted critical energy infrastructure. However. . .
