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Ross Fire burns 90,000 acres in Palo Pinto, Jack counties; 157 structures destroyed
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· September 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The Texas A&M Forest Service has been responding to the fire, which started with an 80-acre blaze. A massive fire has destroyed 157 structures and burned 90,000 acres.
A massive fire has destroyed 157 structures and burned 90,000 acres. The fire has been burning for over a week, fueled by record-breaking drought and extreme heat. As of Tuesday, 31% of the fire has been contained.
The Texas A&M Forest Service has been responding to the fire, which started with an 80-acre blaze. The fire quickly spread to 15,000 acres, forcing multiple road closures and evacuations. The cause of the fire has not been determined.
Further details about the fire are available from the Texas A&M Forest Service, including updates on containment efforts and the affected areas in Palo Pinto and Jack counties.
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Category: safety Published: September 1, 2026 Source: Fort Worth Report Reading time: 1 min
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