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Abbott Says Ross Fire Needs Up to Two Weeks

9/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Governor Greg Abbott said the Ross Fire will need up to two more weeks to be fully extinguished.
State deployed more than 1,000 firefighters and support personnel to assist local crews.
County Judge Shane Long said the fire’s cause remains classified as an undetermined roadside start.
State secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant to help Palo Pinto and Jack counties cover costs.

History

Historical Context

On September 4 2011, the Bastrop County Complex Fire ignited during a severe drought, scorching roughly 34,000 acres and destroying 1,645 homes, which led Governor Rick Perry to declare a state disaster and secure FEMA fire-management assistance grants. That historic response has shaped Texas’s current land-use policies and funding strategies for newer wildfires.

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Story summary

Governor Greg Abbott said the Ross Fire will need up to two more weeks to be fully extinguished.
State deployed more than 1,000 firefighters and support personnel to assist local crews.
County Judge Shane Long said the fire’s cause remains classified as an undetermined roadside start.
State secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant to help Palo Pinto and Jack counties cover costs.

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