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A copper theft caused a power outage for over 1,000 homes in Newcastle, Australia, on January 8, 2026, during extreme heat.
A power outage affecting over 1,000 homes in Newcastle suburbs began around 7:20 p.m. on January 8, 2026, due to suspected copper theft damaging 11 kilovolt lines in Cooks Hill.
Power was restored gradually, with about 120 homes remaining without electricity until mid-morning January 9.
The outage occurred amid extreme heat, with temperatures forecast to exceed 40 degrees, increasing strain on the grid.
Ausgrid reported the incident to police, postponed non-essential work, and urged residents to prepare by storing water and learning how to manually operate electric systems.
Emergency crews remained on standby, and residents were advised to avoid downed lines and report hazards.
Un robo de cobre causó un corte de energía en más de 1.000 hogares en Newcastle, Australia, el 8 de enero de 2026, durante un calor extremo.