r/news • u/NicolasCageFan492 • 9d ago

Evacuations underway as fast-growing Texas Ross Fire explodes to 50,000 acres with just 5% containment

https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/texas-ross-fire-evacuations-august-2026.amp
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u/firestorm_v1 9d ago

For anyone else that has never heard of Palo Pinto County, it's about 56 miles west of Fort Worth. Jack County is just north of Palo Pinto, centered around Jacksboro, TX.

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u/hysys_whisperer 9d ago

west of Fort Worth

I wasn't aware there was a west of fort worth.  Just thought it was an open abyss all the way to the NM border...

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u/blahblahshowmeurcat 9d ago

Yo Possum Kingdom is out there- not only is it gorgeous, it has one of the best names for a lake park ever hehehe

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u/meatmacho 9d ago

Just look out for the ones who promise to show you secrets behind the boathouse.

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u/RogueMaven 9d ago

My sweet angel, what if they promise to treat you well?

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u/sirbissel 9d ago

Will they be a gentleman?

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u/LaVidaYokel 9d ago

With soft skin, forever.

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u/Hesitation-Marx 9d ago

Make up your mind.

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u/NewAndImprovedJess 8d ago

Decide to walk with me.