Clichy: national alert signal triggered

Since 11.45 pm, a siren has been sounding continuously in Clichy-la-Garenne. The national alert signal can be heard in neighbouring towns and in the 17th arrondissement of Paris. The local council has issued a statement on social media, explaining that this is a false alarm caused by a power cut.

A blaring alarm at #Clichy due to a technical fault caused by a power cut: repairs are currently underway and the municipal police are on the scene.

— Clichy-la-Garenne (@villeclichy) 4 February 2018

🔴 The alarm heard at #Clichy The disruption, which lasted several minutes, was caused by a power cut that reset everything. The fire service is urging the public not to overload the lines and not to worry unduly. #Levallois

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— La Plume Libre (@LPLdirect) 4 February 2018