Officials lament lack of water in Sand Branch after 10-acre grass fire
A 10-acre grass fire in unincorporated Dallas County land had to be put out with water brought in by trucks, as the Sand Branch area does not have fire hydrants or running water.
A 10-acre grass fire in unincorporated Dallas County land had to be put out with water brought in by trucks, as the Sand Branch area does not have fire hydrants or running water.
Ross Fire now 31% contained after a week of burning
Firefighters faced new flare ups over the weekend while battling the Ross wildfire. It's been burning for one week and continues to spread through Palo Pinto and Jack counties.
Firefighters faced new flare ups over the weekend while battling the Ross wildfire. It's been burning for one week and continues to spread through Palo Pinto and Jack counties.
Ross Fire in Palo Pinto, Jack counties reaches 90,000 acres, 31% contained
A week after starting, the Ross Fire has burned over 85,000 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties, leaving nearly 160 structures damaged and 18 homes destroyed.
A week after starting, the Ross Fire has burned over 85,000 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties, leaving nearly 160 structures damaged and 18 homes destroyed.
Firefighters contain 10-acre grass fire in Dallas County’s Sand Branch area
Firefighters from multiple North Texas agencies brought a 10-acre grass fire in Dallas County's Sand Branch area under control with no injuries reported, though the cause of the blaze remains unknown.
Firefighters from multiple North Texas agencies brought a 10-acre grass fire in Dallas County's Sand Branch area under control with no injuries reported, though the cause of the blaze remains unknown.
Large fire reported in Sand Branch
A large fire was reported in the Sand Branch area of Dallas County. It started late Saturday night and prompted evacuations.
A large fire was reported in the Sand Branch area of Dallas County. It started late Saturday night and prompted evacuations.
Ross Fire update: Wildfire 31% contained
The Ross Fire in Palo Pinto and Jack counties is 31% contained as firefighters work to stop new growth.
The Ross Fire in Palo Pinto and Jack counties is 31% contained as firefighters work to stop new growth.
Willowfork firefighters injured while assisting with North Texas wildfire
Willowfork firefighters who were assisting with a North Texas wildfire were injured after being involved in a collision on Thursday.
Willowfork firefighters who were assisting with a North Texas wildfire were injured after being involved in a collision on Thursday.
Ross Fire remains only 26% contained
East of Fort Worth, the Ross Fire continues to burn, and officials say the blaze remains barely a quarter contained. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.
East of Fort Worth, the Ross Fire continues to burn, and officials say the blaze remains barely a quarter contained. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.
Ferris church narrowly avoids severe fire damage
A church in Ferris was on the precipice of destruction from a grass fire, but firefighters were able to put the fire out mere yards away from the church's main building. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more.
A church in Ferris was on the precipice of destruction from a grass fire, but firefighters were able to put the fire out mere yards away from the church's main building. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more.
Church in Ferris narrowly misses major damage from Dallas County grass fire
A grass fire in Dallas County came within several dozen yards of a Baptist church in Ferris, but miraculously, the church sustained no structural damage.
A grass fire in Dallas County came within several dozen yards of a Baptist church in Ferris, but miraculously, the church sustained no structural damage.
Volunteers help crews battling Ross Fire in Texas
Crews in Palo Pinto and Jack counties have made a bit of progress putting out the massive Ross Fire that has now grown to 85,000 acres. FOX 4's Tisia Muzinga reports live from a church near Possum Kingdom Lake that has been turned into somewhat of a command post and break area for the firefighters.
Crews in Palo Pinto and Jack counties have made a bit of progress putting out the massive Ross Fire that has now grown to 85,000 acres. FOX 4's Tisia Muzinga reports live from a church near Possum Kingdom Lake that has been turned into somewhat of a command post and break area for the firefighters.
Ross Fire now 2nd largest wildfire in North Texas
The Ross Fire in Palo Pinto and Jack counties has claimed 85,000 acres and is now the second-largest wildfire ever in North Texas. At last check, it was 26% contained.
The Ross Fire in Palo Pinto and Jack counties has claimed 85,000 acres and is now the second-largest wildfire ever in North Texas. At last check, it was 26% contained.
Ross Fire is now the second-largest wildfire ever in North Texas
Hundreds of firefighters and volunteers are in Palo Pinto and Jack counties still battling the Ross Fire. It’s now the second-largest wildfire ever recorded in North Texas.
Hundreds of firefighters and volunteers are in Palo Pinto and Jack counties still battling the Ross Fire. It’s now the second-largest wildfire ever recorded in North Texas.
Firefighters work to save popular ranch from Ross Fire
A popular ranch and vacation destination in Palo Pinto County saw much of its vegetation burned by the Ross Fire, but volunteer firefighters helped save many of the structures on the 188-acre land. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more on their efforts.
A popular ranch and vacation destination in Palo Pinto County saw much of its vegetation burned by the Ross Fire, but volunteer firefighters helped save many of the structures on the 188-acre land. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more on their efforts.
First responders fight new flare ups in Ross Fire
The Ross Fire continues to affect thousands of acres in Palo Pinto County, and first responders are combating new flare ups in the fire that continue to pop up. FOX 4's Alex Boyer is live with more.
The Ross Fire continues to affect thousands of acres in Palo Pinto County, and first responders are combating new flare ups in the fire that continue to pop up. FOX 4's Alex Boyer is live with more.
Ross Fire in Texas could be burning for ‘days and days,’ official says
The Ross Fire continues to burn in North Texas, scorching more than 85,000 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties while remaining just 26% contained.
The Ross Fire continues to burn in North Texas, scorching more than 85,000 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties while remaining just 26% contained.
Large grass fires erupt in Dallas County, Van Zandt County
A significant grass fire has broken out in Van Zandt County around 50 miles east of Dallas.
A significant grass fire has broken out in Van Zandt County around 50 miles east of Dallas.
The latest on the wildfire in Palo Pinto County
FOX 4's Dan Godwin is in Graford, Texas with the latest update on the Ross Fire. The weather seemed to cooperate a bit more on Wednesday and overnight. The latest reports show the fire remains around 12% contained with 83,000 acres burned.
FOX 4's Dan Godwin is in Graford, Texas with the latest update on the Ross Fire. The weather seemed to cooperate a bit more on Wednesday and overnight. The latest reports show the fire remains around 12% contained with 83,000 acres burned.
North Texans help Ross Fire victims
North Texans have been finding multiple ways to help those affected by the Ross Fires in Palo Pinto County. FOX 4's Vania Castillo has more.
North Texans have been finding multiple ways to help those affected by the Ross Fires in Palo Pinto County. FOX 4's Vania Castillo has more.
Ross Fire destroys businesses, reaches 80,000 acres
The Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County continues to spread, reaching up to 80,000 acres on Wednesday and continuing to devastate North Texas businesses and structures in the area. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more.
The Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County continues to spread, reaching up to 80,000 acres on Wednesday and continuing to devastate North Texas businesses and structures in the area. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more.