Posted 3/7/2024, 3:12:00 PM
Xcel Energy Takes Responsibility for Igniting Texas’ Largest Wildfire That Destroyed Homes and Killed Thousands of Animals
- Xcel Energy acknowledges its facilities likely sparked the Smokehouse Creek fire, one of several massive wildfires in the Texas Panhandle
- The Smokehouse Creek Fire has burned over 1 million acres, making it the largest wildfire ever in Texas
- A woman has filed a lawsuit against Xcel subsidiary Southwestern Public Service Co. and a contractor, claiming a broken utility pole ignited the fire
- Xcel disputes negligence claims but says those with property damage or livestock losses can file a claim
- The wildfires have destroyed homes and killed thousands of animals across multiple counties