Avista to cut power in Asotin, Kamiah areas amid extreme fire weather risk

• Avista will cut power in parts of the Kamiah area around 3 p.m. due to extreme weather, including a red flag warning.
• Public Safety Power Shutoff in the Asotin area set for about 4 p.m., affecting roughly 1,200 customers; Kamiah event affects about 116.
• Service restoration will wait until wildfire risk eases, followed by required inspections of lines and equipment.
• Outages could extend beyond 24 hours if hazardous conditions persist or repairs are needed.

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