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Large Power Outage Cuts Electricity to Southwest Berlin Neighborhoods

The grid operator targets a provisional 18:30 restoration window pending investigation into the cause.

Overview

  • Thousands of households lost electricity early Saturday in Lichterfelde, Nikolassee, Wannsee and Zehlendorf.
  • Stromnetz Berlin said repair crews were en route and set a provisional restoration target of 18:30.
  • Police reported a distribution station on Bremer Straße was burning.
  • Regional broadcaster RBB reported the outage was linked to a burning power bridge over the Teltowkanal.
  • Authorities warned mobile and landline service could be disrupted, and the cause of the fire has not been determined.