Avista reports wildfires in Spokane area damage infrastructure, 5,300 gas customers without service

AVISTA CORP

Three major fires as of Aug 2 affect over 8,000 acres and destroy over 600 structures; none contained.
Avista's facilities not involved in starting fires; extensive damage to transmission and distribution in West Spokane.
Approximately 5,300 natural gas customers remain without service due to wildfire damage and access restrictions.
Transmission damage may cause periodic outages; Avista asks customers to voluntarily conserve energy.
Avista restored PSPS-affected customers, but active wildfires continue to impact electric and gas service.

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