I-90 closed due to power pole fire at Hamilton Street exit

Elena Gardner by Elena Gardner

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UPDATE (4:50 p.m.): All customers now have restored power. Both directions are now open. But lanes will need to be closed around 9 p.m. tonight for 30 to 45 minutes to continue to repair the damaged pole.

UPDATE (3:20 p.m.): Avista has confirmed a power pole fire at 2nd and Helena. A crane is being brought in to help stabilize the damaged pole. An estimated 1,800 customers are without power right now.

UPDATE: Traffic on I-90 in both directions is now closed at the Hamilton Street exit. As of 3 p.m., Avista says the pole will be replaced in the next 45 minutes.

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I -90 westbound at the Hamilton Street exit is closed due to a power pole fire next to the freeway.

The line is threatening to fall onto the freeway. Please avoid the area.

We have a crew on the way. This is a developing story.

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