A massive wildfire in Palo Pinto County and multiple structure fires in Fort Worth combined to make late August a punishing stretch for North Texas. Homes were lost, families displaced and firefighters injured as crews battled blazes on several fronts.

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Firefighters continue to battle the Ross Fire in two North Texas counties. The blaze appears to be holding steady at 80,000 acres and 12% containment Thursday, Aug. 27, officials say. No injuries to civilians or those fighting the fire have been reported. Firefighters continue to battle the Ross Fire in two North Texas counties. The blaze appears to be holding steady at 80,000 acres and 12% containment Thursday, Aug. 27, officials say. No injuries to civilians or those fighting the fire have been reported. Arlington Fire Department The Sunday night welcoming campfire was a cherished tradition at Worth Ranch, the historic Scouting America wilderness camp in Palo Pinto County. The camp was ravaged by the Ross Fire on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, and funds are being raised to restore the property The Sunday night welcoming campfire was a cherished tradition at Worth Ranch, the historic Scouting America wilderness camp in Palo Pinto County. The camp was ravaged by the Ross Fire on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, and funds are being raised to restore the property Connor Wardle Fort Worth firefighters battle a fire at the Mariposa Park Apartments, at 6701 Calmont Ave. Fort Worth firefighters battle a fire at the Mariposa Park Apartments, at 6701 Calmont Ave. Glen E Ellman Fort Worth Fire Department Two firefighters were hospitalized with burn injuries Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, after battling a blaze in south Fort Worth. Three people were displaced by the fire, officials say. Two firefighters were hospitalized with burn injuries Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, after battling a blaze in south Fort Worth. Three people were displaced by the fire, officials say. Glen E Ellman Fort Worth Fire Department

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