In response to $80 million lawsuit, the utility says Breezy Point residents — and God — were to blame.

National Grid denies liability for fires that destroyed more than 100 

homes during Superstorm Sandy

National Grid is blaming Breezy Point and Rockaway Beach residents — and God — for the fires that destroyed their homes during Hurricane Sandy.

National Grid is blaming Breezy Point and Rockaway Beach residents — and God — for the fires that destroyed their homes during Hurricane Sandy.

In response to an $80 million Queens lawsuit in July by 120 homeowners against it and the Long Island Power Authority, National Grid said Monday it bears no responsibility.

“If the plaintiffs suffered … such injuries were caused by their own negligence, wholly or partially,” it contends.

“Such injuries arose as a result of certain risks, dangers and hazards that had been obvious, known to and assumed by the plaintiffs.”

In response to $80 million Queens lawsuit filed in July by 120 homeowners against it and the Long Island Power Authority, National Grid says fires in Breezy Point were caused "by (homeowners') own negligence, wholly or partially."

National Grid also argues that it should be immune from liability because it is a public authority. Finally, the utility deflects all complaints skyward.

“The occurrence alleged … arose out of an act of God,” it argues.

The homeowners claim National Grid and LIPA failed to shut down power ahead of the storm. The blazes started when seawater hit electrical systems.

Keith Sullivan, lawyer for the plaintiffs, blasted the filing.

“My clients have suffered enough and they are still displaced,” he said.