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title: "Avista says 2,900 customers remain without power as wildfires damage equipment"
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description: "As of August 4, Avista reported that 2,900 electric customers remained without power due to wildfire damage, down from 3,800 the previous day. Approximately 5,000 natural gas customers in Spokane were also affected. Damage assessments covered over 4,500 inspections, with restoration efforts hindered by ongoing evacuation zones and safety constraints."
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# Avista says 2,900 customers remain without power as wildfires damage equipment

-   Avista crews continued wildfire-related restoration work as fire-damaged electric equipment kept 2,900 customers without power on Aug. 4. \* Outages fell from 3,800 a day earlier as access improved in some areas, with evacuation zones still blocking repairs elsewhere. \* Roughly 5,000 natural gas customers in the Spokane area remained without service due to damage, access restrictions, safety constraints. \* Damage assessments reached 82%, covering more than 4,500 inspections; relights depend on lifting Level 3 evacuation orders. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Avista Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 04, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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