Xcel Energy to pay $640M in settlement over Marshall Fire
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Xcel Energy agreed to a $640 million settlement to resolve a lawsuit over its alleged role in causing the 2021 Marshall fire in Colorado, avoiding a lengthy trial with over 4,000 plaintiffs. The settlement includes contributions from telecommunications companies and does not admit fault, as Xcel maintains its equipment was not responsible for the fire.
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