'Decayed power pole sparked the largest wildfire in state history, Texas House committee confirms' was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpar
was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
The 48-page report largely confirmed what was previously established in the days and weeks following the fire. It appeared to rely heavily on testimony fromThe deadly wildfires disrupted life in the Texas Panhandle after they started in late February. Two people died and more than 1 million acresThe fires caused extensive damage in its wake. The Panhandle region is largely rural, where cattle are known to outnumber residents.
McBroom, who learned about the report’s findings through a Texas Tribune reporter, said he was angry to hear it. He said companies should have done more to maintain the power lines and poles. Efforts to extinguish the fires showed how flawed the state’s response to emergencies is in vulnerable areas of Texas. Volunteer fire departments wereon the scene, but had poor equipment, including broken radios, due to running on a tight budget. Wind speeds and a lack of availability caused a delay in air support being used as the fire spread.
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