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Jerusalem's Geula Neighborhood Faces Widespread Power Outage Amid Heatwave Due to Suspected Cable Arson
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 2 hours ago
What happened
A suspected arson attack on high-voltage cables in Jerusalem's Geula neighborhood caused extensive power outages amid a heatwave, with repairs expected to take significant time.
- 01Suspected arson on high-voltage cables caused major power outages in Jerusalem's Geula neighborhood.
- 02The incident occurred on Yehezkel Street, severely damaging electrical infrastructure.
- 03Israel Electric Corporation crews are working to restore power and repair damage.
- 04Partial power restoration is underway, but full recovery will take considerable time.
- 05Authorities are investigating the deliberate nature of the cable fire.
- 06Residents and businesses face ongoing outages during a severe heatwave.
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