Xcel Energy: Our facilities likely started Texas Smokehouse Creek fire
AMARILLO, Texas: This week, Minneapolis-based electric utility Xcel Energy said its facilities likely started the Smokehouse Creek fire, the largest wildfire in recorded Texas history.
The fire was linked to the deaths of two people, destroyed dozens of homes, and burned large cattle ranches in the state.
In a statement, Xcel Energy said, "Based on currently available information, Xcel Energy acknowledges