A major power outage struck southwestern Berlin on January 3, 2026, affecting between 45,000 to 50,000 households and 2,000 businesses due to a fire on a cable bridge, which is being investigated as potential arson. Repairs are expected to take a long time, with power anticipated to be restored to Lichterfelde by late that evening and fully by January 8. The cold weather is complicating restoration efforts, and residents have been advised to seek alternative accommodations. The blackout comes shortly after a similar incident in Moscow attributed to alleged drone strikes.
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