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N. Texas ‘Ross Fire’ leads to evacuations; 50,000 acres burned
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Christian Terry , as published by Click2Houston KPRC2 Local
· August 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Agencies have deployed teams to help battle the blaze, including an incident management team from Montgomery County. Evacuations have been carried out in certain areas, including near the town of Graford and parts of neighboring Jack County.
A significant wildfire has spread rapidly, prompting evacuations and a large emergency response. The fire has grown to cover a substantial area, with crews from various parts of the state and country providing assistance. Agencies have deployed teams to help battle the blaze, including an incident management team from Montgomery County.
Evacuations have been carried out in certain areas, including near the town of Graford and parts of neighboring Jack County.
Further information about the fire and response efforts is available, including details about the involvement of out-of-state crews, such as the Lone Peak Fire District from Utah.
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Category: safety Published: August 25, 2026 Source: Click2Houston KPRC2 Local Reading time: 1 min
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