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Ross Fire, North Texas’ second largest, grows to 85K acres in Palo Pinto, Jack counties
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· August 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The fire is now the second-largest in North Texas history, behind the 2011 Possum Kingdom Complex Fire, which burned 148,000 acres. A wildfire has grown to about 85,000 acres.
A wildfire has grown to about 85,000 acres. Crews have contained around 21% of the fire, with efforts focused on its western borders. The fire is now the second-largest in North Texas history, behind the 2011 Possum Kingdom Complex Fire, which burned 148,000 acres.
The Texas A&M Forest Service is providing updates on the fire's progress. Containment efforts are ongoing, particularly near homes and a lake. Winds are expected to move west, which may impact the fire's spread.
Further details on the fire's status and containment efforts are available from the Texas A&M Forest Service.
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Category: safety Published: August 27, 2026 Source: Fort Worth Report Reading time: 1 min
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