3200 Travis, 3rd Floor
Houston, TX 77006
713-529-0025
713-751-0412
|
Galveston Office
409-762-9090
Panhandle Fire Lawsuit
Our law firm is currently evaluating claims associated with the Texas Panhandle fires (Smokehouse Creek Fires) that have recently devastated the region in the Panhandle of Texas. Many residences are currently grappling with the unprecedented wildfires that ignited on February 26, 2024, resulting in a catastrophic trail of destruction across the region.
If you or a loved one has been affected by these devasting fires with loss of property including homes, vehicles, cattle, farm & ranches, please contact our law firm today as you may be entitled to financial compensation.
Xcel Energy Investigation
Investigators have located an unmaintained power pole owned by Xcel Energy, that was pushed over by strong winds, and possibly started the wildfire when it fell and its electrical wiring came into contact with dry grass. A filing from Minnesota-based Xcel Energy shows the company is under investigation and could face a possible lawsuits in connection with the Texas Panhandle wildfires in the Smokehouse Creek region.
In addition to this, Xcel faces almost 300 lawsuits in Colorado due to allegations that their equipment may have caused the Marshall Fire in Boulder County in 2021, which led to about $2 billion in damage.
Please contact our law firm today as you may be entitled to financial compensation.
Panhandle Fire Impact on Community
The vast and devastating Smokehouse Creek Fire has engulfed over 1,078,000 acres (or approximately 436,251 hectares) of the landscape, including grasslands and timbered areas, as per the latest reports, provided by the Texas A&M Forest Service. The blazes, which raged across the region, have wrought havoc far beyond the flames’ reach. According to statements from Sid Miller, the state Agriculture Commissioner, there has been a heartbreaking loss due to the destruction of stored grain within numerous storage bins. Additionally, it is estimated that the calamity has resulted in the tragic death of tens of thousands of livestock cattle, marking a significant blow to local agricultural operations. Furthermore, the repercussions of such widespread destruction are likely to echo throughout the state’s economy, with potential impacts on food supply chains and increased financial pressure on already strained farming communities. Emergency worked tirelessly to quell the fires, amid growing concerns regarding the well-being of affected residents and the sustainability of Texas agriculture moving forward.
Contact Us Today!
If you or a loved one has been affected by these devasting fires with loss of property including homes, vehicles, cattle, farm & ranches, please contact our law firm today as you may be entitled to financial compensation.