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Wildfires have swept through the Spokane area, leading to power outages reported by Avista. Jessica Watson is serving as the DNR spokesperson, while Lisa Brown is the Spokane Mayor.

57 reports, 5 independent Updated Sep 20
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Wildfires have swept through the Spokane area, leading to power outages reported by Avista. Jessica Watson is serving as the DNR spokesperson, while Lisa Brown is the Spokane Mayor.

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  1. Avista, a utility, is facing a rate increase request amid the recovery from complex wildfires impacting Spokane and the wider Pacific Northwest.Sub-event
  2. Avista is performing power shutoffs in Spokane County due to the ongoing crisis caused by wildfires.Sub-event
  3. Courtney James is identified as a spokesperson for the Washington State DNR in Spokane.1 source
  4. Avista's electric transmission system was damaged by wildfires in Spokane.1 source
  5. Local officials and politicians discuss disaster declarations following Spokane wildfires.1 source
  6. Spokane area wildfires cause power outages for Avista customers; official spokespersons are in place.1 source

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