Massive Smoke Plumes Rise as Ross Wildfire Rages Across Texas, Aircraft Drop Retardant

Dramatic footage from Palo Pinto County, Texas, captures the intensity of the Ross wildfire as massive smoke plumes rise over dry grassland and brush. The video shows ground crews moving through the affected area in utility vehicles while aircraft can be seen dropping fire retardant over the actively burning landscape. The Ross wildfire began near Palo Pinto on August 24 and rapidly expanded to around 80,000 acres by August 26, with containment reported at 12%. The fire has spread into Jack County, destroyed structures including buildings at the Worth Ranch Scout camp, and prompted evacuations affecting hundreds of homes. Video Credit: @bacelc