Ross Fire map & updates
The Ross Fire burned in Palo Pinto County, TX (1 Miles W from Palo Pinto, TX). Final reported size 89,989 acres, 100% contained.
Ross Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-09-15). Dot: point of origin. Sources: NIFC WFIGS incident record and interagency perimeters. Official evacuation orders come from the county — this map doesn't show them.
Where is the Ross Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Fort Worth, TX | 59 mi |
| Burleson, TX | 61 mi |
| Haltom City, TX | 62 mi |
| North Richland Hills, TX | 65 mi |
| Keller, TX | 66 mi |
| Hurst, TX | 68 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: SFS.
Timeline
- Discovered — August 24, 2026
- Contained — September 16, 2026
- Controlled — September 23, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — September 15, 2026
- Record last updated — October 1, 2026
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dempsey Fire | 11,598 | 2022 | 6 mi |
| Lazy Fire | 1,800 | 2022 | 8 mi |
| Pennington Creek Fire | 2,654 | 2020 | 14 mi |
| Surprise Fire | 4,483 | 2018 | 1 mi |
| 337 Fire | 1,215 | 2018 | 17 mi |
| Gallum Ranch Road Fire | 1,458 | 2016 | 22 mi |
Wildfires of 1,000+ acres since 2014 whose origin was within 25 miles (NIFC WFIGS).
Other Texas fires in 2026
Questions
Where is the Ross Fire?
In Palo Pinto County, TX, 1 Miles W from Palo Pinto, TX. The nearest city in our list is Fort Worth, TX, about 59 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Ross Fire?
89,989 acres (about 141 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Ross Fire contained?
It was reported 100% contained.
What caused the Ross Fire?
The cause is recorded as human (equipment and vehicle use). Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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