Texas Ross Fire Becomes Largest Summertime Wildfire Since 2005, Destroys 167 Structures

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Published: 2026-09-04T15:47:10Z
Category: crime-public-safety
Source: Texas A&M Forest Service
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The Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County, Texas, has expanded to 90,400 acres and is 38% contained. This wildfire is now the largest summertime blaze in Texas since 2005, having destroyed 167 structures and damaged 95 others. Firefighters are continuing suppression efforts against the human-caused fire, highlighting the significant impact on property and the environment.

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