August 9, 2010 in Business, City

Dry conditions prompt Avista power-line changes

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Avista Corp. is making temporary changes to its power line operations as a result of dry conditions and wildfire risk.

The changes could result in customers being without power for longer periods of time if outages occur, officials said.

Lines are normally reenergized automatically when they’re down. Now, however, line personnel will physically patrol the outage area before the line is put back into service to reduce fire risk.

Affected areas include Spokane, the Palouse and the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley. Depending on weather conditions, other parts of the Avista service territory could also be affected.

Two comments on this story so far. Add yours!

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  spokanecougar on August 09 at 5:38 p.m.

  I’m sure they will somehow try and use this as a reason to raise our rates yet again.

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  misjustice on August 10 at 7:57 a.m.

  As if they need a reason?