Ross Wildfire Caused by Tire Blowout | Dallas News

A tire blowout sparked the massive Ross wildfire in North Texas, burning over 90,000 acres—but it wasn’t arson. Firefighters are now deploying a bold new tactic: ground vehicles laying fire retardant along Highway 16, creating a “holding line” where aerial drops fail. With containment at 38%, this innovative effort highlights how quick accidents can turn deadly and how creative response is keeping communities safe. 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/d54810b74db406a9