"Texas Wildfires: Power Line Pole Blamed for Historic Disaster"

The biggest wildfire in Texas history, which killed two people and burned over 1 million acres, was caused by a decayed power line pole, according to a Texas A&M forest service investigation. Xcel Energy, the utility provider, has acknowledged its involvement in the ignition of the fire but denies negligence in maintaining the structures. A lawsuit has been filed against Xcel Energy, alleging failure to properly inspect, maintain, and replace the pole. Another power line is said to have caused a separate wildfire in the region.