Berlin is currently covered in snow, but approximately 45000households and 2200 businesses in southwest Berlin are currently without electricity since Saturday 03.01.2026. Authorities are struggling to repair power cables seriously damaged in a suspected arson attack. The local district heating system, which transports heat around a pipe network in the area, is affected as it is powered by electricity.
This is much worse than last power outage in Berlin (September 2025).
Blackout in southwest Berlin possibly until Thursday next week after arson attack
byu/Electronic_Ad2796 ingermany
Posted by Electronic_Ad2796