Avista said on Monday its facilities did not start the wildfires that destroyed hundreds of structures; it restored power for customers affected only by the public safety power shutoff, but outages remain from damaged lines as officials investigate the three major fires.
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Fake photos of burnt homes are spreading online and experts say some images may be made by computers due to flight restrictions over burn areas—officials urged residents to avoid Level 3 evacuation zones and noted that 26 drone interferences halted fire air attacks on Sunday.
Fires disrupted North Spokane businesses over the weekend, with Outlaw BBQ + Fieldhouse Pizza closing unexpectedly and The Swinging Doors remaining shuttered amid staff and property losses. Garland Theater reopened as a donation center while other venues resumed normal business to support the community during these challenging times.
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