On Friday, January 3, 2026, a fire at a cable bridge in southwest Berlin caused a massive blackout.
Police and the city’s electricity operator reported that around 50,000 households and 2,000 businesses were affected.
Henrik Beuster, spokesperson for the grid operator, said it remains unclear when power will be fully restored.
Firefighters and police worked to extinguish the blaze and secure the site.
Sources - Agencies