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Ross Fire in Texas Explodes to 50,000 Acres, Prompts Evacuations
The wind-whipped Ross Fire in Texas has rapidly expanded to 50,000 acres, leading to five-alarm alerts and mandatory evacuations in Jack and Palo Pinto Counties. Shelters have been opened and highways closed due to the blaze.
25 Aug, 12:04 — 25 Aug, 14:56
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YahooMostly Factual4h ago
Evacuations ordered as wind-whipped Ross Fire in Texas explodes to 50,000 acres
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Ross Fire videos: Five-alarm wildfire prompts evacuations in Jack, Palo Pinto Counties; All on shelters, highway closure
A wildfire named the Ross Fire has spread to 50,000 acres in Palo Pinto County, leading to mandatory evacuations.
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First report: hindustan-times · 25 Aug, 12:04|Full coverage: 2 · 3h|Window: 3h
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