Texas Court Orders Xcel to Replace Faulty Power Poles After Deadly Wildfires

A Texas district court issued an order requiring electric utility Xcel to replace damaged power poles in high-risk wildfire areas. This action follows Attorney General Ken Paxton's lawsuit against Xcel, which admitted one of its poles sparked the devastating 2024 Smokehouse Creek fire. The injunction underscores legal responsibility for public safety and corporate accountability in preventing future disasters.