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Ross Wildfire Scorches Over 90,000 Acres Across North Texas
Just the facts
The Ross Fire has become the second-largest wildfire in North Texas after scorching more than 90,400 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties. Firefighters and emergency personnel achieved 76% containment of the blaze by September 10, 2026. The wildfire destroyed 157 structures, damaged 140 others, and forced temporary mandatory evacuations in Jack County. Local school districts, including Jacksboro, Perrin, Bryson, and Graford, experienced delayed starts or class cancellations before resuming normal operations. Extremely dry vegetation and extended dry weather conditions in North Texas contributed to the rapid expansion of the fire.
Why this is news
The Ross Fire, which ignited on August 24, 2026, near Ross in Palo Pinto County, expanded to burn over 90,400 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties.
Sources
This summary is compiled strictly from the original reporting below.