Largest wildfire in Texas history caused by downed power lines
Dilapidated pole collapses causing hot wires to ignite fire
By Murray MontgomeryStaff WriterA Texas Forest Service investigator reported that it appeared a power pole, decayed at the base, fell into a grassy area setting off the largest wildfire in Texas history.Utility company Xcel Energy said that “its facilities appear to have been involved in an ignition of the Smokehouse Creek fire,” but it disputed any claims that the company acted negligently in…
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