Fire that broke out in 2 high voltage pillars, caused huge power outage all over Berlindipping in the dark at least 44,000 homes and about 4,000 businesses.
Authorities considering both fire and power outages report that this is about Arson attack with political motives. Police said the 2 pillars of electricity wrapped in flames were chosen as targets to challenge Berlin.
So far The perpetrators remain unknown and their motives are unknown.
Beyond houses and businesses, There were 16 schools, 7 nursing homes and several fire stations.
Several patients were transferred to other hospitals.
Countless Lanterns were put out of controlcausing chaos on the streets of Berlin.
Is… Berlin is Down!
A massive power cut in Berlin has left about 50,000 homes without electricity, after 2 high-voltage masts ‘caught fire’ in a suspected arson attack.
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The network carrier states that he works to restore electricity by going to alternatives. One spokesman said that 15,000 affected customers now have normal electricity.
It is not yet clear how long the power failure will last and the authorities are urging citizens to be cool and patient.
Investigations are also involved in the state security service to determine who made the incendiary attack and what its goals.