THE TAKEAWAY
- The Ross Fire has scorched 80,000 acres and remains at 12% contained.
- The Hawk Fire has scorched over 15,000 acres and remains at 85% contained.
- Firefighters in both regions are battling dangerous fire weather conditions.
Wildfires are presenting severe challenges for emergency crews in two different parts of the country as fast-moving blazes tear through North Texas and Nevada.
The dangerous Ross Fire has exploded to 80,000 acres near Fort Worth, while the Hawk Fire near Reno holds at 85% containment after destroying dozens of homes and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate…