Avista says wildfire damage leaves thousands without power in Spokane area

• Wildfires in the Spokane area damaged Avista electric and natural gas infrastructure, leaving thousands of customers without service as of Aug. 2.
• Significant transmission damage in West Spokane reduced system capacity, raising the risk of periodic power outages during repairs.
• About 5,300 natural gas customers remained out of service due to damage, access limits, and safety restrictions in fire-affected areas.
• Restoration work depended on access to evacuated neighborhoods, with full damage assessments still incomplete due to active fire conditions.

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