Avista launches wildfire vegetation clearing to protect power lines in Spokane area

• Avista will start wildfire-related vegetation management Aug. 8 near Spokane to remove fire-damaged trees threatening power lines and utility equipment.
• Work targets safety risks from unstable trees near utility infrastructure as evacuation zones reopen and recovery activity increases.
• Contract crews will use heavy equipment near roads and rights of way, creating potential traffic delays and temporary access restrictions.
• Cleanup could run from several days to multiple weeks, depending on damage severity, terrain, and site conditions.

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