Ross Fire Continues in Texas, Marking Largest Summertime Wildfire Since 2005

The Ross Fire in Texas remains an active and significant wildfire, described as the largest summertime wildfire in the state since 2005. Firefighting operations are ongoing, with the Texas A&M Forest Service's Abilene Airtanker Base loading its one millionth gallon of fire retardant for the 2026 fire year. The fire has burned a substantial landscape under triple-digit heat conditions, posing an ongoing public safety concern.