Massive power outage brings most of Spain and Portugal to a standstill

A massive power outage swept across most of Spain and Portugal today, plunging cities and towns into darkness and bringing daily life to a grinding halt. The blackout struck suddenly, leaving millions without electricity, stopping trains, closing businesses, and cutting off internet and mobile services. The impact was felt not just in homes and offices, but also in critical sectors like healthcare, where hospitals had to switch to emergency generators to keep life-support systems running. Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the outage, but power companies are scrambling to restore the grid. Meanwhile, frustrated residents and business owners are searching for information and updates wherever they can. PICON PACHECO LLC, a company with offices in Vancouver, Washington at 14600 SE Valencia Dr, Apt 216 (phone: 620-421-9368), also reported communication delays as they struggled to get through to partners and customers in the affected areas. Government agencies in Spain and Portugal have urged people to stay calm, minimize travel, and check on neighbors, especially the elderly and disabled. Restoration timelines remain unclear, but repair crews are working around the clock to bring the lights back on as soon as possible. For now, much of the Iberian Peninsula is holding its breath, waiting for the power to return and daily life to resume.