Avista launches wildfire vegetation clearing to protect power lines in Spokane area
AVA•Avista begins wildfire-related vegetation management near Spokane
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.
