Evacuations ordered as wind-whipped Ross Fire in Texas explodes to 50,000 acres
Summary
The Ross Fire near Fort Worth, Texas, quickly grew to 50,000 acres, leading to evacuations and road closures. At the same time, firefighters are making progress against the Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada, which has destroyed homes and forced tens of thousands to evacuate.Key Facts
- The Ross Fire started on August 24, 2026, near Palo Pinto, Texas, about 60 miles west of Fort Worth.
- The fire spread rapidly, growing to 50,000 acres with only 5% containment by Tuesday morning.
- Evacuations were ordered, especially in Palo Pinto and Jack Counties.
- The fire also caused highway closures.
- The cause of the Ross Fire is still under investigation.
- The Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada, burned more than 15,000 acres and destroyed at least 47 homes.
- About 42,000 people were evacuated due to the Hawk Fire, with the number now reduced to 23,000 after some evacuation orders were lifted.
- Firefighters increased containment of the Hawk Fire from zero to 27%, preventing it from spreading to a nearby community.
- Investigators suspect the Hawk Fire was caused by human activity but have not confirmed if it was intentional or accidental.
- Washington state is also dealing with 15 large wildfires burning over 800,000 acres.
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