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Ross Fire Updates: Evacuations Lifted, Road Closures Remain

Monday, August 31, 2026

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The Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County, Texas, saw evacuations lifted as of August 28, 2026, according to Palo Pinto ESD1. The fire began August 24 under elevated fire conditions and is now under unified command with Texas A&M Forest Service and local departments.

Heavy equipment and aviation resources are assisting with suppression efforts. A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) remains in effect over the fire area, with a road closure on Hwy 254 between N Hwy 16 and N Fm 4. Residents are advised to monitor fire conditions and remain prepared to evacuate if needed.

📄 Source: InciWeb Active Wildfires — http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/txtxs-ross-fire

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The Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County, Texas, saw evacuations lifted as of August 28, 2026“As of 9:45 am on August 28, 2026:According to Palo Pinto ESD1, evacuation notices for Palo Pinto County have been lifted. According to Jack County Emergency Management, there are no evacuations for Jack County.”
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The Ross Fire began August 24 under elevated fire conditions“Incident Overview The Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County started on the afternoon of August 24, 2026 under elevated fire conditions. Texas A&M Forest Service was requested to provide assistance in the form of additional firefighters and heavy equipment at 12:41 pm and responded quickly.”
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The Ross Fire is now under unified command with Texas A&M Forest Service and local departments“Texas A&M Forest Service is currently in unified command with local departments.”
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Heavy equipment and aviation resources are assisting with suppression efforts“Heavy equipment and aviation resources are assisting with suppression efforts.”
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A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) remains in effect over the fire area“There is a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) in place for the area over the Ross Fire. Please avoid the area to provide a safe environment for firefighting aircraft. [NOTAM: FDC 6/9211 https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=detail_6_9211]. This are no evacuations at this time.”
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A road closure is in effect on Hwy 254 between N Hwy 16 and N Fm 4“At this time the only road closure is Hwy 254 between N Hwy 16 and N Fm 4.”
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Residents are advised to monitor fire conditions“Residents are strongly encouraged to continue checking on fire conditions and remain prepared to leave if needed.”
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Residents are advised to remain prepared to evacuate if needed“Residents are strongly encouraged to continue checking on fire conditions and remain prepared to leave if needed.”