Berlin fire could leave 45,000 without power until Jan 8

Berlin fire could leave 45,000 without power until Jan 8 | Global Banking & Finance Review | GBAF

Editorial & Advertiser disclosure

Global Banking and Finance Review is an online platform offering news, analysis, and opinion on the latest trends, developments, and innovations in the banking and finance industry worldwide. The platform covers a diverse range of topics, including banking, insurance, investment, wealth management, fintech, and regulatory issues. The website publishes news, press releases, opinion and advertorials on various financial organizations, products and services which are commissioned from various Companies, Organizations, PR agencies, Bloggers etc. These commissioned articles are commercial in nature. This is not to be considered as financial advice and should be considered only for information purposes. It does not reflect the views or opinion of our website and is not to be considered an endorsement or a recommendation. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or applicability of any information provided with respect to your individual or personal circumstances. Please seek Professional advice from a qualified professional before making any financial decisions. We link to various third-party websites, affiliate sales networks, and to our advertising partners websites. When you view or click on certain links available on our articles, our partners may compensate us for displaying the content to you or make a purchase or fill a form. This will not incur any additional charges to you. To make things simpler for you to identity or distinguish advertised or sponsored articles or links, you may consider all articles or links hosted on our site as a commercial article placement. We will not be responsible for any loss you may suffer as a result of any omission or inaccuracy on the website.

Home > Finance > Berlin fire could leave 45,000 without power until Jan 8

Finance

Berlin fire could leave 45,000 without power until Jan 8

Published by Global Banking and Finance Review

Posted on January 3, 2026

Featured image for article about Finance

Tags:customers insurance financial crisis business services

FRANKFURT, Jan 3 (Reuters) - A fire on a bridge across the Teltow Canal in south-western Berlin could leave up to 45,000 households without power until January 8, grid company Stromnetz Berlin said on Saturday.

Local police said they are investigating the incident, which took place early in the day, as a possible arson attack.

The fire near the Lichterfelde heat and power station damaged several high-voltage cables.

"We expect a full restart of all customers by Thursday afternoon," the company said in a statement, noting it would require the installation of new cables.

It said some 2,200 commercial entities were also affected and mobile phone services and landlines might also be impacted.

Firefighters had been alerted at 0545 GMT and put out the fire, according to a police note posted on Twitter.

Criminal investigators and emergency services are on the scene, the police said.

(Reporting by Vera Eckert; editing by Susan Fenton and Jason Neely)

Frequently Asked Questions about Berlin fire could leave 45,000 without power until Jan 8

1What is a power outage?

A power outage is a temporary loss of electrical power in a specific area, which can affect households and businesses.

2What is arson?

Arson is the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property, often to cause damage or for financial gain.

3What is a high-voltage cable?

High-voltage cables are electrical wires designed to carry electricity at high voltages, typically used for power transmission.

4What is a grid company?

A grid company manages and operates the electrical grid, ensuring the distribution of electricity to homes and businesses.

5What is a heat and power station?

A heat and power station generates electricity and provides heating, often using fuels like natural gas or biomass.