A fire on a cable bridge in southwest Berlin has caused a major power outage, affecting approximately 45,000 households and 2,200 commercial customers. The blaze, which occurred early Saturday near the Lichterfelde heat and power station, severely damaged high-voltage cables. Full restoration of power is not expected until January 8, with repairs requiring the installation of new cables. The incident, being investigated as a suspected arson attack, has raised concerns due to winter weather conditions impacting heating and essential services for affected residents.