Overview
- Power failed just after 06:00, affecting large parts of Nikolassee, Wannsee, Zehlendorf and Lichterfelde, according to the operator.
- Stromnetz Berlin reports about 50,000 households and roughly 2,000 commercial customers are affected, with some outlets citing slightly lower counts.
- A fire on a cable bridge over the Teltowkanal damaged several major lines feeding the area; the blaze is out and the cause remains unknown.
- Crews are working with district authorities, the fire service and THW to repair the network, restoring streets sequentially with a tentative 18:30 timeline subject to change.
- Police warn that mobile and landline service and traffic signals may be disrupted, advising residents to seek help at nearby police or fire stations if emergency calls fail, while the operator suggests spending time in heated locations if possible.