The spokesman for Wiener Netze said: “On average, power disruptions in Vienna last 90 minutes. Since the power grid in the city is closely meshed, the connection can be supplied with power from at least two sides. “
The gas supply is guaranteed, but it can happen that gas boilers, which require electricity to function, have not produced any heat, according to Call. “Some gas heaters, especially older ones, therefore have to be restarted. Others do it automatically.”
The company could not give any more detailed information about the cause of the power failure. “However, the 3-B rule applies to the causes of external power disturbances. Either lightning, tree or excavator,” says Call. So it is most likely that an excavator got caught in the net.
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