Largest Wildfire in Texas History Sparked by Power Lines, Officials Say

Published on March 7, 2024

The massive wildfires burning across the Texas Panhandle that killed two people, destroyed hundreds of homes, and killed thousands of livestock were caused by power lines, officials announced on Thursday. Texas A&M Forest Service investigators have concluded power lines ignited the Smokehouse Creek fire as well as the nearby Windy Deuce. On Thursday, utility provider Xcel Energy acknowledged that its equipment appears to have played a role in sparking the Smokehouse Creek fire, which started Feb. 26 and grew into the largest blaze in state history. “Based on currently available information, Xcel Energy acknowledges that its equipment appears to have been involved in an ignition of the Smokehouse Creek fire,” the company said in a statement....

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