Investigators Say Human Activity Sparked the 90,000-Acre Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County

Already one of the largest recorded wildfires in North Texas history, Ross Fire continues burning

By Alejandra Martinez and Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune August 27, 2026 FORT WORTH — Ten days since the Ross Fire broke out west of Fort Worth, responders are still battling one of the largest wildfires in North Texas’ recorded history. And while parts of the region are expected to get some rain and slightly…

Texas Links Tire Blowout To 90,000-Acre Ross Fire, But Exact Spark Remains Unknown

The human-caused Ross Fire has burned more than 90,000 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties.Texas investigators have classified the Ross Fire as ...

Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched

The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, has forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.

Blown tire sparked the 90,000-acre Ross Fire in North Texas

After 11 days, the Ross Fire has burned more than 90,000 acres across North Texas. Investigators say a blown tire sparked the blaze.

Abbott surveys damage from human-caused Ross Fire in Palo Pinto, Jack counties

Gov. Greg Abbott is surveying damage from the human-caused Ross Fire, which burned about 90,000 acres in Palo Pinto and Jack counties.

Texas A&M Forest Service: Ross Fire was human-caused

The Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County was human-caused, according to Texas A&M Forest Service investigators.