North Texans rally to support crews battling Ross Fire

Summary by Southlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Alicia Barrera, as published by NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local · August 26, 2026 · 1 min read

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North Texans and local organizations are rallying behind first responders working around the clock to battle the Ross Fire in Palo Pinto and Jack counties, collecting truckloads of water, sports drinks and other supplies for crews on the fireline. The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office put out a cal...

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