Ross Fire Roars Through Texas Ranchlands | Lawrence News

A wildfire dubbed the Ross Fire is racing through north central Texas, devouring 78 square miles in under 24 hours as high winds and dry conditions fuel its explosive spread across creeks and rivers. Local businesses, including a family’s canoe rental shop, lost buildings while their homes survived; a youth camp saw multiple structures destroyed but no injuries thanks to swift evacuations. With only 8% containment, crews battle extreme conditions as evacuations and school closures ripple through the region. This blaze is part of a nationwide surge—over 50,000 wildfires this year, the highest in a decade. Meanwhile, Southern California braces under a red flag warning, and Nevada firefighters continue battling a human-caused fire near Reno that displaced thousands. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/17bba26e10b3192b