Ross Fire Burns 80,000 Acres West of Fort Worth, Containment Efforts Underway
A wildfire, dubbed the Ross Fire, has burned approximately 80,000 acres in Palo Pinto and Jack counties, west of Fort Worth, Texas. The fire is currently 12% contained, with containment efforts challenged by shifting winds, leading to evacuations as remote…
Dallas Fort Worth, TX, August 26, 2026 —
The Ross Fire, a significant wildfire burning in Palo Pinto and Jack counties west of Fort Worth, Texas, has consumed approximately 80,000 acres. Firefighting efforts are currently focused on containment, which has reached 12 percent.
Containment operations are being hampered by unpredictable and shifting winds. These changing conditions pose a considerable challenge to crews working to control the spread of the blaze.
As a result of the fire’s progression and the ongoing threat, evacuations have been initiated for residents in the affected areas. The primary concern is the potential danger to remote structures situated in the path of the wildfire.
Officials have not yet provided further details regarding the cause of the fire or the full extent of structures threatened beyond the mention of remote structures. Information regarding the timeline for full containment or the resources deployed is also pending.
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