Ross Fire Now 76% Contained as Storms Bring Rain to Palo Pinto County

North Texas Ross Fire hits 90,000 acres, 77% contained as drought keeps threat alive

A fast-moving wildfire west of Fort Worth has grown into one of the biggest ever fires documented in North Texas, with severe dryness across the region continuing to hinder firefighting efforts.

Crews make headway as Ross Fire, 15th largest in Texas’ recorded history, is 76% contained

The Ross Fire broke a few weeks after North Texas drought was classified as minimal. Fort Worth is now in stages of severe drought.

Ross fire now 76% contained as storms bring rain to Palo Pinto County

The Ross fire in Palo Pinto and Jack counties is now 76% contained, according to the latest update from the Texas A&M Forest Service incident map. Containment efforts may also be aided by the storms moving into the Dallas-Fort Worth…

Congressman Williams Recognizes Those Affected by The Ross Fire

Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) took to the House floor to recognize those affected by the Ross Fire in Palo Pinto and Jack Counties.Williams’ remarks are below:“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and pray for those affected by the Ross Fire in Palo Pinto and Jack Counties.More than 85,000 acres have burned across North Texas, impacting families, ranchers, and