Xcel Energy cooperating with probes into role of power lines in causing record Texas wildfire
• Xcel Energy acknowledges its facilities likely ignited the Smokehouse Creek Fire, the largest wildfire in Texas history • The company is cooperating with investigations and conducting its own review, but disputes negligence claims • Lawsuits have been filed against Xcel alleging neglect of power lines and equipment caused the fire • Xcel says 47 homes in Hemphill County and up to 17 homes in Roberts County were destroyed • The fire occurred outside the jurisdiction of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas