Updated at 11:18 p.m.
SPOKANE, Wash. — Thousands across the Inland Northwest are without power Thursday evening as severe thunderstorms move through the region.
More than 30,000 customers are without power, according to utility company outage maps.
Power outages are not the only impact from the storm. A lightning strike has sparked a fire at a new duplex in Spokane Valley, according to the Spokane Valley Fire Department.
Avista is reporting over 18,000 customers without power in and around Spokane and Whitman County.
Inland Power is reporting over 2,500 customers without power in Spokane County and Whitman County.
Kootenai Electric is reporting that over 1,600 customers are without power. Mostly east of Athol, Idaho.
Northern Lights Electric Cooperative is reporting over 11,000 customers are without power in and around Sandpoint, Idaho.
For time of power restoration please check the Avista, Inland Power, Kootenai County Electric, and Northern Lights Electric outage maps.
Customers with Avista can report an outage by visiting MyAvista.com or by calling 800-227-9187.
Inland Power and Light outages, call 877-668-8243.
Kootenai County Electric, call 855-938-3508
Northern Lights Electric, call 866-665-4837
This is a developing story.
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