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Palo Pinto County grass fire shuts down Hwy. 180

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FOX 4
Parker County
Published August 24, 2026 2:16 PM CDT
Published August 24, 2026 2:16 PM CDT
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The Brief

    • A 25-acre grass fire, dubbed the Ross Fire, is currently 0% contained in Palo Pinto County.
    • Highway 180 is closed near Ross Watson Road; drivers are advised to avoid the area.
    • Firefighters are actively working to protect at least one threatened structure.

PARKER COUNTY, Texas - Firefighters in Palo Pinto County are battling a large grass fire that has shut down part of Highway 180.

Ross Fire

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Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County

What we know:

The so-called Ross Fire is burning near Hwy. 180 and Ross Watson Road. 

So far, the flames have consumed up to 25 acres, consisting of one main fire and two smaller fires burning nearby. The fire is 0% contained, according to Palo Pinto County emergency officials.

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Palo Pinto County fire

The firefighters are now working offensively to protect at least one structure that is being threatened.

Planes were seen dropping a fire-retardant slurry mix to try and contain the blaze.

Big picture view:

Hwy. 180 is reportedly shut down in that area because of the fire. People are encouraged to avoid the area.

The Source: The information in this story comes from  updates from Parker County ESD1 and the Texas A&M Forest Service.

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