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Xcel Energy was spending $597 million to mitigate fire risks prior to historic Marshall fire
Though authorities have now dismissed initial reports suggesting downed lines owned by Xcel Energy caused the Marshall fire, the utility is currently engaged in a $597 million wildfire mitigation program across the state because of concerns about its powerlines starting fires. Xcel reported that in 2020 its power and transmission lines sparked 647 fires in…