Officials: Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County was 'human-caused'

The devastating Ross Fire that started in Palo Pinto County was likely caused by a driver on Highway 180.Ross Fire CauseThe Texas A&M Forest Service announced on Wednesday that its investigators who have been working with local law enforcement agencies believe a human started the blaze."The cause of the fire was human-caused. The fire originated from equipment use associated with a tire blowout," the agency’s public information office said in a statement."While investigators could not conclusively identify the specific ignition source (tire blowout), the fire originated from equipment or vehicle use associated with a roadside start," a follow-up statement said.The fire started on August 24 along Highway 180 in Palo Pinto County.Forest service officials didn’t elaborate on what equipment was being used or whether anyone will face charges for the blaze.At a press conference in Mineral Wells on Thursday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the extent of the damage caused by the Ross Fire will