Approximately 50,000 households and 2,000 businesses in southwest Berlin experienced power outages Saturday afternoon following an incident believed to be an arson attack. The disruption impacted a large section of the community, with local authorities and utility companies working to restore services.
Authorities reported that the fire occurred in the early hours of the morning, prompting an investigation into the cause. Police are treating the incident as a suspected arson, and forensic teams are examining the scene to gather evidence. No injuries have been reported as a result of the event.
Emergency services responded quickly to the scene early in the morning, and efforts to assess and repair the damage are ongoing. Power companies are working to restore electricity to affected areas, but officials have not specified how long full service might take to resume.
The incident has raised concerns among residents and business owners about safety and the potential motives behind the attack. Investigators continue to work to determine the precise circumstances leading to the fire and to identify any suspects involved.