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Arson-Linked Power Outage Closes Schools in Southeast Berlin on Wednesday

District officials say regular instruction should resume Thursday.

Overview

  • The blackout in Treptow-Köpenick is described as large-scale and hours-long.
  • dpa reports the cause as an arson attack targeting power masts and cables.
  • The district named 12 schools where no classes will take place on Wednesday.
  • Officials expect teaching to restart at the listed campuses on Thursday.
  • The closures and timeline were announced by the Bezirksamt Treptow-Köpenick and relayed by dpa.