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Ross Fire Roars Through North Texas | Texas News
A massive wildfire known as the Ross Fire is raging in North Texas, west of Fort Worth, having scorched 80,000 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties with only 12% contained. Ignited Monday afternoon, the blaze exploded due to dry conditions and strong winds, forcing highway closures, destroying at least five structures, and sending residents scrambling to evacuate. Emergency crews, including Texas A&M Forest Service teams using bulldozers and aircraft, are battling to protect communities, while an evacuation center has opened in Jacksboro. FEMA has approved emergency funding to support…
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