Wildfires and Drought
2
Stories
5
Related Topics
Ross Fire Grows Past 80,000 Acres As North Texas Evacuations Expand
By Thursday, August 27, 2026, the Ross Fire in Palo Pinto and Jack counties had burned more than 80,000 acres and was 21% contained, forcing new evacuations and road closures. CBS News
Hawk Fire Near Reno Slows As Residents Return While New Texas Blaze Grows
Firefighters had largely halted the Hawk Fire near Reno on Tuesday, and thousands of residents began returning even as more than 20,000 people remained unable to go home. New York Times