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Avista implements public safety power shutoffs in select areas amid elevated wildfire risk

PUBT·08/02/2026 14:27:43
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Avista implements public safety power shutoffs in select areas amid elevated wildfire risk
  • Avista began Public Safety Power Shutoffs around 1 p.m. Saturday in select service areas due to elevated wildfire risk.
  • Outages cover parts of north Spokane, Indian Trail/Five Mile, Nine Mile Falls, Mead, South Hill, Ford/Tumtum, West Clarkston/Dry Creek, Kamiah.
  • Service will remain off until conditions improve, then crews will inspect lines before restoration; outages may extend beyond 24 hours.


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