Evacuation Order in Southern Jack County Due to Wildfire
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
The Ross Fire, which began in Palo Pinto County on Monday afternoon, has rapidly spread into southern Jack County, covering approximately 50,000 acres and only 5% contained. An evacuation order was issued early Tuesday morning for residents in the southern part of Jack County, particularly near Barton's Chapel. The FM 4 road is closed, and residents are advised to evacuate east via CR 2210 towards Highway 281. Additionally, Jacksboro Independent School District delayed the start of classes by two hours for safety, while Perrin CISD canceled classes altogether due to the fire's rapid spread. An evacuation center is set up at Twin Lakes Recreation Center in Jacksboro.
AI summary · Source: Telemundo McAllen (KTLM) →
