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Evacuations underway as Texas Ross Fire explodes in size at 5% containment
FOX Weather • • nation
Key Points:
- The Ross Fire in Texas has rapidly expanded to 50,000 acres, driven by extreme dry conditions and remains only 5% contained.
- Evacuations have been ordered for parts of Palo Pinto and Jack counties, with residents near Bartons Chapel in Jack County urged to leave immediately.
- The fire began near Highway 180 and Ross Watson Road, leading to the closure of a section of U.S. Highway 180 as the blaze moved northward.
- An evacuation center is open at the Twin Lakes Recreation Center in Jacksboro to assist displaced residents.
- Approximately 77% of Texas is currently experiencing drought conditions, increasing wildfire risks amid hot temperatures and low humidity expected throughout the week.
