Xcel Energy Admits Involvement in Igniting Texas's Smokehouse Creek Fire
TL;DR
Xcel Energy admitted involvement in igniting the Smokehouse Creek fire, the largest wildfire in modern US history, but denied negligence in maintaining its infrastructure. The company is facing lawsuits from affected individuals and is cooperating with investigations. The fire has killed at least two people, burned over 1.2 million acres, and is still being investigated by Texas A&M’s Forest Service.
- Xcel Energy admits it was ‘involved in ignition’ of Texas’s Smokehouse Creek fire The Guardian
- Xcel Energy acknowledges role in Texas' Smokehouse Creek wildfire The Texas Tribune
- Xcel Energy admits role in massive Texas wildfires MinnPost
- Utility Says Its Equipment May Have Started Record Texas Fire The New York Times
- Xcel Energy says it appeared to have role in igniting largest Texas wildfire The Associated Press
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