What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of September 17, 2026, the Ross Fire was fully contained after burning across Palo Pinto and Jack counties in North Texas.
The fire began near U.S. Highway 180 and R D Bell Road, approximately 3 miles southwest of Palo Pinto, and spread through areas near Graford, Worth Ranch, and the Brazos River (1).
Which cities or areas are affected by the Ross Fire?
The cities and areas affected by the Ross Fire included:
- Barton Chapel
- Berry Dairy area
- Bryson
- Graford
- Jack County
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Palo Pinto
- Perrin
- Rock Creek
- Worth Ranch
What is the current containment status of the Ross Fire?
As of September 17, 2026, the Ross Fire had burned 89,989 acres and was 100% contained.
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
All evacuation orders, alerts, and precautionary advisories related to the Ross Fire have been lifted.
How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
- Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
As of September 17, 2026, this fire is 100% contained.
