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Once a symbol of resilience and revival, the bustling “Quarter to Six Street” in Deir Ezzor now finds itself shrouded in darkness. As night falls, the vibrant glow of shopfronts dims power to the main streetlights has been cut, leaving residents and business owners to navigate through shadows.
According to DeirEzzor24, the street has recently begun to pulse with life again. Dozens of shops have reopened, bringing hope and commerce back to the neighborhood. Yet without functional street lighting—or even solar alternatives shopkeepers are forced to close their doors early, losing crucial evening business.
“We just want to keep up with the rest of the city,” said Ahmad Al-Hassan, who runs a small shop on the street. “Why can’t we have solar-powered lights like Cinema Fouad Street or the Jbeileh market?”
The cause of the blackout? A series of unauthorized power taps. “Some people have been illegally drawing electricity to their homes,” explained Al-Hassan. “It’s caused constant outages, and now the whole line is dead.”
Local shop owners are urging the electricity company and relevant associations to step in with a sustainable solution. Solar-powered streetlights, they say, would not only bring back business but also encourage displaced families to return home.
Until then, Deir Ezzor’s beloved “Quarter to Six Street” remains caught between recovery and regression waiting for the lights to come back on.
