A wildfire near the town of Ross in Palo Pinto County, North Texas, has been burning for over two weeks, scorching at least 90,400 acres and becoming the second-largest wildfire in North Texas history. According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the fire is currently 76% contained, though the area remains on high alert.
CBS reported that the “Ross Fire” ignited near the town of Ross around 1:30 p.m. on August 24. Initially affecting only about 25 acres, the fire spread rapidly, fueled by dry vegetation and strong wind gusts; it burned primarily along Highway 180 and Farm-to-Market Road 919 before spreading into neighboring Jack County.