Activist group says it was behind Berlin fire that cut power to thousands
Summary
An activist group in Germany, called the Vulkangruppe, claimed responsibility for an arson attack on a power plant in Berlin, leaving thousands without electricity. The incident affected homes, businesses, and hospitals, causing significant disruptions. Authorities are working to restore power by Thursday, with some schools remaining closed due to the outage.Key Facts
- The Vulkangruppe claimed they targeted the fossil fuel economy in Berlin.
- The fire left about 45,000 households and 2,200 businesses without power.
- Burning cables were found near a power plant in southwest Berlin.
- Emergency services provided hospitals and care facilities with backup generators.
- By Sunday, power was partially restored to 10,000 households and 300 businesses.
- The mayor criticized the attack, stating it endangered lives.
- It’s expected to take until Thursday to fully restore power.
- The group apologized to poorer residents but expressed less sympathy for the wealthy.
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