The Brief
- Local fire chiefs said they are not waiting for a fire here in Central Texas to start preparing
- Fires typically peak in August and again in March, and fire chiefs expect an elevated risk to continue in Central Texas into mid to late September
- Up north, the Ross fire in Palo Pinto County has exploded to more than 50,000 acres
AUSTIN, Texas – A massive wildfire is burning about 200 miles from Austin, and it is a reminder of just how quickly these fires can grow.
As Central Texas approaches the 15-year anniversary of the deadly 2011 wildfires, local fire leaders said they are better prepared but still concerned about the risk here.
Ross fire in Palo Pinto County
Big picture view:
The Ross fire in Palo Pinto County has exploded to more than 50,000 acres and is about 5 percent contained as of Tuesday afternoon.…