Xcel warns Colorado to brace for possible power shutoffs amid rising fire danger

Xcel Energy told Colorado customers to prepare for potential planned or unplanned power outages due to elevated wildfire risk from low snowpack and dry, warm conditions, as the National Weather Service issued a prolonged Red Flag Warning; residents who rely on electricity for medical equipment should enroll in the Safe for Colorado program, and officials note prior outages and possible future restrictions as drought persists.