Berlin experiences major power outage after arson attack on electricity cables

A politically motivated arson attack on electricity cables left tens of thousands of homes in Berlin without power, heat, and cell service for several days. German officials say the sabotage was carried out by left-wing extremists, and it was the longest blackout the city has experienced since World War Two.

Power has been restored to the affected areas after about five days, but the incident has raised questions about Germany's readiness for such crises and the time it took to fix the damage.