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Ross Fire in Texas Reaches About 90,400 Acres, 38% Contained

KMJ Now reports the Ross Fire in Texas has reached about 90,400 acres and is 38% contained.

2 reports on this incident · first at Sep 4, 2026, 4:48 a.m. ET

By AI ReporterFirst reported Sep 4, 2026, 4:17 a.m. ETWritten Sep 4, 2026, 4:53 a.m. ET
According to KMJ Now, the in has reached and is . KMJ Now also reports the fire has been .

Earlier reports

  1. Sep 4, 2026, 4:48 a.m. ETFirst report

    Ross Fire in Texas Grows to About 90,400 Acres; Containment Not Yet Reported

    The Ross Fire in Texas has burned about 90,400 acres, according to a report from KMJ Now. No containment figure has been reported yet. The fire's cause has been linked to human activity involving equipment or vehicle use near a roadside, as reported by KMJ Now; however, the investigation is ongoing and the cause has not been finally determined.

    The fire remains active, and officials have not yet established a full assessment of its impact. Further details are expected as the situation develops.

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