Power interruptions persist due to recurring short-term repairs, as reported by firefighters
Power Outages Affecting Thousands in Berlin's Southeast
Berlin is currently experiencing power outages in its southeastern region, following an arson attack on the city's power supply. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday, affected two power masts in the Johannisthal district, causing significant damage to high-voltage cables that are difficult to repair.
The electricity supplier responsible for restoring power after the arson attack is Stromnetz Berlin. Their technicians are working intensively on restoring the network and have already managed to reestablish supply for part of the affected households through switching measures.
Approximately 50,000 households are currently without power, with this number having increased from earlier estimates of around 40,000 households. The affected residential buildings, shops, streetlights, and other facilities in the affected area are expected to have electricity again by Thursday evening at the latest.
The power interruptions will last for a few minutes in the affected areas, according to Stromnetz. These brief outages are necessary to implement technical switching measures to restore power to the affected areas.
The fire department continues to urge the public to remain calm. They have stated that there is still no cause for concern, and that power interruptions are necessary to restore power to the affected areas. The exact number of people living in the affected apartments is not known.
This is the longest power outage in Berlin in at least 25 years. The fire department spokesperson stated that power interruptions are necessary to restore power to the affected areas, and that the outage is a result of the arson attack on the power supply.
Stromnetz anticipates an outage lasting around ten minutes. They are working tirelessly to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. The arson attack destroyed high-voltage cables that are difficult to repair, making the restoration process more complex.
The fire department continues to investigate the cause of the arson attack and is working closely with the police to find those responsible. In the meantime, they urge the public to stay safe and to report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
As the situation develops, Stromnetz will provide updates on their website and through social media. They encourage the public to stay informed and to follow their instructions during the power outages.
In the meantime, the fire department continues to urge the public to remain calm and to follow their instructions to ensure the safety of all those affected by the power outages.
