Ross Fire Threatens Possum Kingdom | Dallas News

The Ross Fire, now devouring over 85,000 acres and at just 31% containment, is a high-stakes battle raging near Possum Kingdom Lake. Crews are on edge as flames flirt with containment lines east of Highway 16, threatening homes and the lake. To fight back, two massive Montana scooper planes are dropping up to 1,400 gallons of water repeatedly, battling extreme heat, dry air, and fierce winds. Meanwhile, locals are rallying behind firefighters with food, drinks, and unwavering support — turning crisis into community. 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/0cdbcf7942185961