Tens of thousands without power due to Xcel public safety shut off Wednesday amid high winds

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Tens Of Thousands Without Power Due To Xcel Public Safety Shut Off Wednesday Amid High Winds

By Colorado Public Radio

Updated at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. Xcel has shut down power today for 50,000 customers along the Front Range to reduce the risk of wildfire amid high winds and ultra-dry conditions. The public safety power shutoff began at 10 a.m. and ...Read more

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