Sparks from a power line started a massive wildfire in December that destroyed nearly 1,100 homes in Colorado, a new lawsuit alleges.
The suit against Minneapolis-based Xcel Energy, claims the firm’s power lines and equipment were a “substantial factor” in causing the blaze between Denver and Boulder, which was fanned by intense winds.
Xcel spokesperson Michelle Aguayo said the company was reviewing the lawsuit but said it has not seen evidence that its equipment ignited the fire. Renato D’Amario hugs neighbor Lori Peer after finding their homes destroyed on Dec. 31, 2021, in Louisville, Colorado.Hart Van Denburg/Colorado Public Radio via AP, Pool
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