Map Shows Flight Restrictions, Evacuations As Texas Ross Fire Explodes
Summary
A fast-moving wildfire called the Ross Fire grew to about 50,000 acres in North Texas, leading to evacuations in two counties. Officials closed some roads and set flight restrictions so firefighting planes can operate safely, while hot weather makes the situation harder to control.Key Facts
- The Ross Fire began near Highway 180 and Ross Watson Road on Monday afternoon.
- By Tuesday morning, the fire had grown to around 50,000 acres and was only 5% contained.
- Evacuations were ordered in Jack County early Tuesday and advised in parts of Palo Pinto County.
- U.S. Highway 180 and Farm to Market Road 4 were closed due to the fire’s spread.
- The Federal Aviation Administration issued flight restrictions near the fire to protect firefighting aircraft.
- Temperatures are extremely high, up to 109 degrees Fahrenheit, making firefighting difficult.
- The wildfire is part of a larger, intense U.S. fire season, with over 50,000 fires burning more than 7.7 million acres this year.
- Nevada is also experiencing a severe wildfire, causing a state of emergency in Washoe County.
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