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January 3, 2026

Berlin power outage hits 45,000 homes after suspected arson attack

Damage to cables means tens of thousands will be without electricity until Thursday amid freezing temperatures

Berlin power outage hits 45,000 homes after suspected arson attack

TL;DR

  • Tens of thousands of homes and businesses in south-west Berlin are without power due to damaged high-voltage cables.
  • The outage is expected to last until Thursday afternoon for about 35,000 households.
  • Local heating systems are also affected, impacting residents during freezing temperatures and snow.
  • Police are investigating the incident on suspicion of arson.
  • The incident is compared to a previous suspected arson attack in September, for which an anarchist group claimed responsibility.

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