Posted on 01/04/2026 4:04:00 PM PST by nickcarraway
A suspected arson attack has caused a widespread power cut in Berlin since Saturday. Authorities said on Sunday that it was a result of a politically motivated attack by “left-wing extremists".
Around 45,000 households were left without electricity in southwest Berlin after high-voltage power lines were damaged by a fire, which authorities have described as a politically motivated attack by far-left extremists.
Though power has been restored in some areas, thousands could be left without power until Thursday after what authorities say was a politically motivated attack by “left-wing extremists”.
The blaze erupted on a cable bridge over the Teltow Canal near the Lichterfelde power plant on Saturday morning, local authorities said, affecting 2,200 businesses and 45,000 households across four districts, cutting their access to electricity, including internet and heating.
Many in southwest Berlin still in the dark
While the police continue to investigate, numerous households in south-west Berlin are still without power. A first emergency shelter has now been set up for those affected. A district care point is now available in a sports centre on Hüttenweg in the Zehlendorf district, according to a fire brigade spokesperson.
In the letter, which was also obtained by German media rbb, the anarchist "Volcano Group" claimed responsibility.
The text reportedly provided details on how the fire occurred. However, the authenticity of the letter has yet to be confirmed, Berlin police said on Saturday evening in response to a media enquiry.
What is known about 'Volcano Group'? Security authorities have had information about "Volcano Group" for years. According to domestic intelligence services, the group was founded in 2011. The Berlin Office for the Protection of the Constitution has dealt with it several times since then, including in 2011, 2013, 2018, 2019 and 2024.
"The group belongs to the left-wing extremist spectrum," said security expert Felix Neumann from the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in an interview with Stern magazine.
An analysis of previous letters of confession by the domestic intelligence agency has shown that the group is anarchist in nature. In terms of content, it is primarily concerned with issues relating to climate change and the climate crisis.
It is unclear how many people belong to the group. According to Neumann, there is no reliable information on the number of members or internal structures. So far, it has mainly been active in Berlin and Brandenburg. Previous targets have included cable ducts, radio installations and electricity pylons.
Similar attack on the power grid took place last year
This is not the first time parts of Berlin have been affected by a large-scale power outage following an arson attack.
Last September, an attack on an electricity pylon in the Treptow-Köpenick district resulted in significant outages. That time, around 50,000 households and businesses were left without power. Full power supply was restored after around 60 hours.
According to authorities, however, the consequences of the current power outage are much more serious. Around 2,000 households in the Lichterfelde district regained power again on Sunday night.
However, many people in Nikolassee, Zehlendorf and Wannsee will probably have to wait until Thursday for the power supply to be fully restored.
LOL. The fact we have some supposed freepers there makes this even better. Stockholm syndrome sucks.
Who?
So easy a caveman can do it.
The group belongs to the left-wing extremist spectrum
Is that the same left wing "spectrum" that literally TURNED OFF a huuuuge percentage of electricity generation?
Germany embraced the Globull Climate Hoax, and TURNED OFF all of their electricity generated from nuclear power. You cannot get more Left than that.
Pepsionice I think.
“left-wing extremists” pretty much describes Germany’s government.
How can the German government spin this to kick AfD off the ballot?
Quit screwing around. hang the commies.
Should be a capital crime, tbh.
The Far Right when are far more dangerous because of their racism and xenophobia are not very effective in the terrorism department. You would think some right wing terrorists would do something to make the news but they are unable to deliver. Maybe it’s because the authorities have done a better job?
Yep.
Pronto.
I thought the AFD were the problem /S.
My sympathy to those shivering in the cold.
Somebody tell the Pope and Government Television!
So a group pushing for “clean” electricity caused damage to the electric grid? These people are even dumber than our leftist.
Sounds like the overseas Antifa groups are helping the islamists make life miserable in Germany. No electricity would help ISIS in a major attack and we all know ISIS is on a rampage. Having their tunnels bombed in Syria and being attacked in Nigeria has really pissed them off.
And we all know the leftists will do anything cause more chaos.
Hmmm....right wing false flag event(?) (Adjusting aluminum foil hat)
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