"Xcel Energy's Involvement in Texas Wildfire Confirmed"
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Xcel Energy acknowledged its role in sparking the largest wildfire in Texas history, the Smokehouse Creek Fire, but disputes claims of negligence. The company encouraged those affected to file claims and is facing a lawsuit alleging a dilapidated power pole operated by its subsidiary caused the fire. The fire has burned over 1,650 square miles, and while 74% contained, it's estimated to be fully contained by next Thursday.
- Xcel Energy acknowledges involvement in Texas' Smokehouse Creek Fire USA TODAY
- Xcel Energy says it appeared to have role in igniting largest Texas wildfire The Associated Press
- Power Lines Sparked Largest Wildfire in Texas History The Wall Street Journal
- Satellite images show devastation of Texas wildfires NBC News
- Xcel Energy admits it was ‘involved in ignition’ of Texas’s Smokehouse Creek fire The Guardian
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