Ross Fire Grows to 50,000 Acres West of Fort Worth, Evacuations Ordered

Latest on where North Texas wildfires are currently burning in Palo Pinto, Jack County

Wildfires are prompting evacuations in two North Texas counties. Here's where the fires are located and where they may be moving.

Ross Fire videos: Five-alarm wildfire prompts evacuations in Jack, Palo Pinto Counties; All on shelters, highway closure

A wildfire named the Ross Fire has spread to 50,000 acres in Palo Pinto County, leading to mandatory evacuations.

Evacuations underway as fast-growing Texas Ross Fire explodes to 50,000 acres with just 5% containment

Fueled by extreme dry conditions, the rapidly spreading Ross Fire has exploded to 50,000 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forcing widespread local evacuations.

Ross Fire grows to 50,000 acres west of Fort Worth, evacuations ordered

The 50,000-acre Ross Fire has prompted mandatory and recommended evacuations in Palo Pinto and Jack counties as dry, windy conditions fuel multiple wildfires across North Texas.

Evacuation order issued in southern Jack County as the Ross Fire spreads

Evacuation order issued in southern Jack County as the Ross Fire spreads from Palo Pinto County. The wildfire is about 10,000 acres and 5% contained.

Texas wildfire spreads to 50,000 acres, containment remains at 5%

The Ross Fire burning in North Texas has grown to approximately 50,000 acres, only 5 per cent contained as firefighters confront the quick-moving flame and evacuations spill into the neighbouring county of Jack, Incident Information – Texas A&M Forest Service posted on X. The wildfire, ignited Monday along U.S. Highway 180 west of Palo Pinto, was pushed over many acres during the hottest, driest and windiest hours, according to the Texas A&M For…