Sydney braced for chaos as 43 power outages plunged nearly 40,000 homes into darkness—especially hard-hit in Picnic Point and Padstow—with 20,000 people left in the dark. Blame? Windy gusts toppled trees onto power lines, prompting a State Emergency Service alert. Crews scrambled to clear debris, police monitored affected zones like the Blue Mountains, while Ausgrid raced to restore power, warning some areas might take longer. Most residents were expected back online by Saturday night—but officials stressed: stay away from downed lines, they’re live and dangerous.

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