Ross fire reaches 91% containment 3 weeks after it began
- Posted on September 14, 2026
- By The Dallas Morning News
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In brief
Three weeks of intensive firefighting operations have successfully brought the Ross fire in Palo Pinto County to 91% containment. Firefighting crews continue their efforts to extinguish remaining hotspots concentrated in the southwestern section of the affected area. The significant progress demonstrates the effectiveness of coordinated suppression strategies, though authorities remain vigilant as weather conditions and terrain challenges persist in the final containment zone.
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Ross fire reaches 91% containment 3 weeks after it began
After three weeks of suppression efforts, Palo Pinto County's Ross fire is 91% contained, with only one far southwest corner remaining the most active.
