"Texas Wildfires: Power Line Pole Blamed for Historic Disaster"
TL;DR
The biggest wildfire in Texas history, which killed two people and burned over 1 million acres, was caused by a decayed power line pole, according to a Texas A&M forest service investigation. Xcel Energy, the utility provider, has acknowledged its involvement in the ignition of the fire but denies negligence in maintaining the structures. A lawsuit has been filed against Xcel Energy, alleging failure to properly inspect, maintain, and replace the pole. Another power line is said to have caused a separate wildfire in the region.
- Power line pole at fault in biggest wildfire in Texas history, report says The Guardian US
- Utility Provider Admits Role In Massive Texas Wildfire - Videos from The Weather Channel The Weather Channel
- Broken power pole and downed wires caused Smokehouse Creek Fire NBC News
- Opinion | The Spirit of Democracy Rises From the Texas Wildfires The Wall Street Journal
- Texas utility rules didn’t prevent the Panhandle fires. The Texas Tribune
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