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63DOOM SCORE
Texas wildfire expands to 80,000 acres
United States
First seen: Aug 26, 2026, 2:16 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 26, 2026, 3:32 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Satellite imagery shows the scale of the Ross Fire in Texas as the blaze reaches 80,000 acres.
SO WHAT?
The large wildfire threatens communities, property and regional air quality.
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Reports behind this event
fox7austin.comen
Ross Fire: Palo Pinto County wildfire in Texas still burning
Aug 26, 2026, 3:32 PM UTC
fox4news.comen
Ross Fire: Palo Pinto County wildfire in Texas still burning
Aug 26, 2026, 3:17 PM UTC
newsweek.comen
Satellite Images Show Scale of Texas Ross Fire as Blaze Hits 80,000 Acres
Aug 26, 2026, 2:16 PM UTC