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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 25, 2026Miami-Dade

Ross Fire burns 78 square miles in North Central Texas as evacuations and school closures continue

The Ross Fire has consumed over 78 square miles of ranchland in North Central Texas, forcing evacuations and destroying multiple structures, including buildings at a youth camp. Fire officials report only 8% containment as of Tuesday evening, with high temperatures and dry conditions fueling rapid growth.

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Why It Matters

Residents in the affected Texas counties face ongoing threats to property and livestock, with emergency services struggling to contain the blaze due to extreme weather conditions.

Key Facts

  • The Ross Fire has burned more than 78 square miles (200 square kilometers) in North Central Texas.
  • Containment of the Ross Fire was at 8% as of Tuesday evening.
  • At least five structures have been destroyed in the Ross Fire, including buildings at Worth Ranch.
  • The Hawk Fire in Nevada has destroyed at least 47 homes.
  • The Hawk Fire in Nevada is 27% contained as of Tuesday.
  • Approximately 5,000 people remain under mandatory evacuation orders in the Reno area due to the Hawk Fire.
  • There have been more than 50,000 wildfires nationwide so far this year.
  • The Ross Fire began early Monday afternoon.

Who's Mentioned

otherHawk Fire“Wildfire near Reno, Nevada”organizationScouting America's Longhorn Council“Owner of Worth Ranch”personKatie Rochelle“Local business owner affected by the fire”organizationNational Interagency Fire Center“Federal agency tracking wildfire statistics”locationPalo Pinto County“County where the Ross Fire is located”otherRoss Fire“Wildfire in North Central Texas”personDanny Watkins“Fire Chief in Palo Pinto County”locationWorth Ranch“Youth camp affected by the fire”