Aerial view of Tazacorte, La Palma, showing a black sand beach, colorful buildings, and a marina.
Share this @internewscast.com

ANOTHER blackout has hit Spain just days after a massive nationwide power cut hit the country.

The new blackout has struck a holiday hotspot in the Canary Islands.

Aerial view of Tazacorte, La Palma, showing a black sand beach, colorful buildings, and a marina.
The Canary Island of La Palma has been hit in the blackoutCredit: Getty
City of Los Cancajos of Santa Cruz de la Palma, capital of the island of La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain. Europe
Tens of thousands are thought to have lost power

Up to 30,000 users across several towns and cities on La Palma island lost electricity today, according to the local council.

Towns including Los Llanos de Aridane, Breña Alta, Santa Cruz de La Palma, and Fuencaliente, began losing power at 9.47am local time.

The origin of the blackout is not yet known, but officials have pointed to a possible problem at the Los Guinchos power station.

Power returned two hours later at 11.34am, according to local media.

The island was not affected by the massive blackout that hit most of Spain and Portugal on April 28.

Airports and hospitals were forced to close, and trains came to an abrupt stop across the Iberian Peninsula. Officials attributed this disruption to a “rare atmospheric phenomenon,” which led to the widespread power outage.

Traffic chaos ensued on the roads of Spain, Portugal, and parts of France as lights and signals failed, leaving emergency personnel to manage the resulting mayhem.

Hundreds of passengers were also left trapped on trains.

In Madrid, emergency teams conducted 286 rescues to release individuals stuck in elevators, while in Portugal, commuters had to escape from darkened subway tunnels.

La Palma is the Canary Islands’ fifth largest island and is known for its fresh produce and exports nearly all of Spain’s bananas every year, alongside sweet mangos, avocados and papayas.

Two women using a phone as a flashlight to shop for groceries in a dark store.
People shop for groceries using their phone as flashlight during a widespread power outage that struck Spain and PortugalCredit: Getty
Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Trump administration launching new private health data tracking system

President Trump Honors Fallen National Guard Hero with Half-Staff Flag Tribute Following D.C. Attack

Sarah Beckstrom, a 20-year-old member of the West Virginia Army National Guard,…
Massive 14-foot shark dies after being stranded on Massachusetts beach during migration

14-Foot Shark Found Deceased After Stranding on Massachusetts Beach During Migration

A 14-foot thresher shark met a tragic end on Tuesday when it…
Chicago weather forecast today: Bitter cold temps move into area

Brace Yourself, Chicago: Arctic Temps Sweep the City in Today’s Weather Forecast

CHICAGO — Residents of Chicago woke up to a biting chill on…
Avli Winnetka shares spicy Greek feta dip recipe on Cooking up a Storm

Discover Avli Winnetka’s Flavorful Greek Feta Dip Recipe on Cooking up a Storm!

CHICAGO (WLS) — Tracy Butler, a meteorologist from ABC7 Chicago, teamed up…
Adams issues orders blocking NYC from boycotting Israel as clash with Mamdani grows

NYC Mayor Adams Halts City Boycott of Israel Amid Intensifying Dispute with Councilmember Mamdani

In his final days in office, New York City Mayor Eric Adams…
Wait, What? Minneapolis Police Chief Urges Residents to Call 911 on ICE Agents

Minneapolis Police Chief Advises Residents: Dial 911 for ICE Encounters

In a surprising turn of events, many Minnesotans have reaffirmed their support…
Thunderbirds pilot ejects safely as F-16C crashes during California training mission over controlled airspace

Thunderbirds Pilot Safely Ejects After F-16C Crash in California Training Exercise

On Wednesday, a U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot safely ejected from an…
Luigi Mangione battles to block key evidence a year after CEO assassination — experts say it’s a long shot

Luigi Mangione Fights to Exclude Crucial Evidence in CEO Murder Case—Experts Doubt Success

Luigi Mangione 911 call played in court A courtroom in Manhattan recently…
How to stream ABC7 Chicago Eyewitness News on your new smart TV | Full guide

Unlock Local News: Stream ABC7 Chicago Eyewitness News on Your Smart TV Effortlessly

CHICAGO (WLS) — If you were among the many who unwrapped a…
Former Kansas art teacher accused of having sex with student in Jeep to stand trial

Ex-Kansas Art Teacher Faces Trial for Alleged Sexual Misconduct with Student in Vehicle

A Kansas high school art teacher, formerly employed at Wichita North High…
Elderly Texas woman learns fate for distributing 150K doses of fentanyl through the mail

Texas Senior’s Shocking Sentencing: The 150K Fentanyl Dose Mail Scheme Unveiled

An elderly woman from Texas with a background in nursing was sentenced…
Microplastics found in brains, bloodstreams: ABC7 I-Team investigates plastic contamination, efforts to measure risks in Chicago

Shocking Discovery: Microplastics Invade Brains and Bloodstreams – Chicago’s Battle Against Plastic Contamination Unveiled by ABC7 I-Team

CHICAGO (WLS) — A significant effort is underway to gain insights into…