Ross Fire in Texas Grows to 90,400 Acres, 38% Contained as of Aug. 31, 2026
The Ross Fire in Texas has burned 90,400 acres and is 38% contained as of Aug. 31, 2026, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
3 reports on this incident · first at Aug 31, 2026, 7:07 p.m. ET
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Sep 4, 2026, 7:23 a.m. ET
Ross Fire in Texas Grows to 90,400 Acres, Now 38% Contained as of Aug. 31, 2026
The Ross Fire in Texas has grown to 90,400 acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC). The fire, which was discovered on August 24, 2024, is now 38% contained as of Aug. 31, 2026, as reported by news4sanantonio.com. The NIFC lists the fire as a Type 5 Incident.
The fire was sparked by equipment or a vehicle, according to news4sanantonio.com. Fire behavior is described as extreme, including trees torching in groups amid strong winds. The fire is burning in Texas and is among the largest wildfires in North Texas history, according to news4sanantonio.com.
Aug 31, 2026, 7:07 p.m. ETFirst report
River Bluff Fire in Texas Grows to 100 Acres, No Containment Reported
The River Bluff fire in Texas has burned 100 acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC). The fire was discovered on August 31, 2026, and crews report no containment. The NIFC has classified the incident as a Type 5 Incident.
The cause of the fire has not been determined. The NIFC's data, published on its open data portal, lists the fire's complexity level as Type 5 and its containment status as zero percent.
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