Tag: Marshall Fire
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Christopher Zenisek, trial judge experienced with high-profile cases | SUPREME COURT FINALISTS
After the Marshall fire burned through Boulder County in the final days of 2021 and wound up destroying more than 1,000 homes, the sprawling 4,000-plaintiff litigation was assigned to District Court Judge Christopher Zenisek of Jefferson County. Zenisek would go on to issue more than 100 orders, hold dozens of hearings and, ultimately, much of…
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Xcel says high winds likely to bring power shutoffs to Front Range Wednesday
Schools prepare to cancel, modify classes As the Front Range braces for wind gusts of up to 80 mph Wednesday, Xcel Energy let customers know that they may experience power shutoffs. Already, some of the school districts have begun preparations to cancel or modify school hours. In an alert Tuesday morning, the energy provider said…
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Metro Denver fire officials warn of winter wildfire risks amid less snow
Wildfire season along Colorado’s Front Range is no longer limited to hotter conditions, it’s now year-round, according to various metro Denver fire experts who warned of winter wildfire risks. That’s especially true this year, as November was extremely dry and the first official snowfall in Denver didn’t land until last week. As the melting snow…
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Xcel Energy reaches settlement agreement over Marshall fire
Colorado’s largest utility company said it has reached an agreement to settle all claims relating to the 2021 Marshall fire, which tore through a thousand homes and forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate. Xcel Energy said under the deal, it will pay north of $640 million to resolve all the pending litigation, about…
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The Big One: Is Metro Denver prepared for L.A.-strong conflagrations?
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As fires rage in California, emergency officials from metro Denver warily eye the mountains. Especially during windy days. With the right equipment, smart placement and plenty of water, Colorado’s seasoned firefighters are prepared to confront wildfires. But if winds are kicking at 100 miles per…
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Marshall Fire victims on edge as cruel winds return Monday on third anniversary
Monday’s screaming winds and dry conditions have many Marshall fire victims terrified that their number is up … again. Three years ago, Dec. 30 was much like this year. That day, wind gusts of 100 miles per hour whipped through unincorporated Boulder County, Louisville and Superior and ignited a wildfire that left more than 1,000…
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Study of air inside Marshall fire homes finds deadly chemicals
More than half of Marshall fire victims whose homes survived Colorado’s most devastating wildfire said that poor air quality inside of the houses has caused headaches, sore throats, coughs and a strange taste in their mouths. Research papers published Monday by the University of Colorado Boulder are the first to explore air quality inside the…
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Contractor pleads guilty to theft of over $1.7 million from Marshall fire victims
Restitution agreed to and sentencing scheduled for Dec. 27 in Boulder District Court.
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Xcel seeking $1.82 billion wildfire mitigation program expansion
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Xcel Energy is proposing a $1.85 billion program to continue and expand its wildfire mitigation program through 2027. It will ultimately cost the average residential customer about $8.88 per month by January 1, 2025. The bill increases will be incremental based on the progress Xcel…
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Target joins long list of lawsuits alleging Xcel Energy responsible for Marshall fire
Target Corp. joined hundreds of other victims of the Marshall fire by filing a lawsuit against Xcel Energy Colorado and two other companies on Dec. 22, 2023, a week before the two-year deadline for filing. The Minnesota-based company, worth some $65 billion, is alleging negligence and is blaming Xcel, doing business as Public Service Company…