All articles tagged with #power outage
Originally Published 2 days ago — by BBC
Storm Goretti has caused heavy snow, ice, and strong winds across the UK, leading to widespread power outages affecting over 34,000 homes, with severe weather warnings in place until Saturday and milder weather expected from Sunday onward.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by France 24
Storm Goretti caused severe weather across France and Britain, leading to power outages affecting hundreds of thousands, travel disruptions, school closures, and dangerous conditions with high winds, snow, and flooding, amid warnings of increasingly rare extreme weather events linked to climate change.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by Financial Times
A blackout in Ukraine has left 1 million people without power amid freezing weather, highlighting ongoing energy challenges in the region.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by BBC
A five-day blackout in Berlin caused by suspected sabotage by a far-left militant group highlights Germany's vulnerability to attacks on critical infrastructure, with widespread disruptions affecting hospitals, schools, and residents, prompting discussions on security measures.
Originally Published 4 days ago — by Financial Times
A power outage has caused a significant disruption in Berlin, Germany, highlighting vulnerabilities in the country's electricity infrastructure and affecting daily life across the city.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by CBS News
A left-wing extremist group claimed responsibility for an arson attack on Berlin's power infrastructure, causing a major blackout that affected tens of thousands, with authorities labeling it an act of terrorism that endangers lives and highlights vulnerabilities in urban infrastructure.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by CNBC
A suspected arson attack by left-wing extremists, Vulkangruppe, caused a major power outage in Berlin, affecting around 45,000 households and 2,200 businesses, with power restoration expected by Thursday amid cold weather. The attack targeted infrastructure linked to the fossil fuel industry and was part of a series of similar incidents in Berlin over recent months.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by BBC
A far-left activist group in Germany, Vulkangruppe, claimed responsibility for an arson attack on a power plant in Berlin, causing a power outage that affected tens of thousands of homes, hospitals, and businesses, with the group citing opposition to the fossil fuel economy and claiming the act as self-defense and environmental solidarity.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by Financial Times
Suspects believed to be leftwing extremists are accused of causing a significant power outage in Berlin, prompting investigations and security concerns.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by DW
A power outage in Berlin affected 45,000 homes and over 2,200 businesses, with some power restored by early January 4th. The outage, suspected to be caused by arson, impacted vulnerable facilities and was linked to a letter claiming responsibility from a left-wing extremist group. Authorities are investigating, and there are calls for increased surveillance to prevent future attacks, amid ongoing cold weather.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by Reuters
A fire on a bridge in Berlin caused a power outage affecting up to 45,000 households and 2,200 businesses, with power expected to be restored by January 8 after damage to high-voltage cables, with police investigating the incident as a possible arson.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by CNN
A CNN team in Caracas, Venezuela, reported witnessing multiple explosions early Saturday, with some areas losing power and hearing aircraft, amid heightened tensions and US warnings of potential actions against Venezuela's drug trafficking networks.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by ABC7 San Francisco
A series of power outages in San Francisco's Richmond District, affecting thousands during the holiday season, has heightened frustrations with PG&E, which has offered compensation but faces criticism and potential legal action from residents and business owners impacted by the ongoing issues.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by CNBC
Eurostar services between the UK and continental Europe were halted due to a power supply problem in the Channel Tunnel, causing major travel disruptions during the New Year season, with passengers advised to change plans and avoid station visits.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by Mission Local
San Francisco is moving towards buying out PG&E's electrical infrastructure to establish a municipal utility, driven by ongoing dissatisfaction with PG&E's safety record, service issues, and recent blackouts, despite a slow legal process and potential legal battles, signaling a significant shift in local energy policy.