Wildfires in Texas: Ross Fire Updates

By Kevin Stewart | Star 13 Texas and Shine Daily

It's been a rough few days for folks around Palo Pinto County.

The Ross Fire has grown quickly, burning tens of thousands of acres and pushing into parts of Jack County. Fire crews from around Texas are now helping local departments as they work to keep the fire away from homes and other structures.

For people living nearby, this isn't just another headline. It's smoke outside the window, watching evacuation notices, checking on family and wondering what happens if the wind changes.

That's the part of these fires that can get lost when we start talking about acreage and containment numbers.

There are real people behind those numbers.

There are ranchers moving animals, families leaving their homes, firefighters working long hours and neighbors checking on neighbors.

Texas has dealt with wildfires for generations, but every major fire is a reminder that things can change incredibly fast.

If you're anywhere near the affected areas, keep an eye on local emergency alerts and take evacuation orders seriously.

And for everyone else, maybe check on somebody you know out there.

Sometimes that's the most useful thing you can do.

FIRE DANGER REMAINS VERY HIGH ACROSS NORTH TEXAS THROUGH THE WEEK AS 100s STAY IN THE FORECAST THROUGH THE FIRST WEEK OF SEPTEMBER SO FAR NO END IN SIGHT AS OF THIS REPORT THE FIRE IS ONGOING BUT A FEW SHOWERS WERE NEAR THE BURN AREA THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.