Texas Wildfire Investigation: Downed Power Lines Prompt Scrutiny on Excel Energy

The Texas Panhandle is reeling from the aftermath of what has become the largest wildfire in state history, sparking investigations into the cause of the devastating blaze. Amid mounting scrutiny, utility provider Xcel Energy is under the spotlight as officials probe whether their equipment, specifically downed power lines, may have ignited the catastrophic inferno. The unfolding investigation has raised questions about negligence and accountability as communities grapple with the profound impact of the disaster.

Xcel Energy, the utility responsible for supplying power to the Texas Panhandle, finds itself at the. . .