Archive · 7 Jan 2026

Berlin Faces Longest Postwar Blackout After Arson Attack

Berlin Faces Longest Postwar Blackout After Arson Attack

A big fire caused by some people set on fire important power lines in Berlin, Germany.

This fire has left around 27,000 homes without electricity for four days.

The cold weather is making it hard to fix the problem quickly.

Experts say this shows how easy it is to attack important things like power lines.

Some people think Russia might be involved, but it's not clear.

A group called the Volcano Group said they did it.

The government is thinking about how to protect these important things better, but they haven't decided yet.

This is the longest time without power in Germany since the end of the war.

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