Ross Fire is now the second-largest wildfire ever in North Texas

Hundreds of firefighters and volunteers are in Palo Pinto and Jack counties still battling the Ross Fire. It’s now the second-largest wildfire ever recorded in North Texas.Ross Fire LatestAs of Friday morning, the Ross Fire has grown to more than 85,000 acres and is about 26% contained. For some context, that’s roughly five times the size of DFW International Airport.Better weather on Thursday helped the firefighters make progress.Mineral Wells Fire and EMS shared video of their crews battling the flames alongside other departments. They got up close with a plane dropping water on the fire.Bulldozers have also been working to clear paths through the debris so that work can continue.And power line crews have been busy trying to keep the lights on as the wildfire damages utilities in the area. United Cooperative Services said 325 power poles have been damaged or knocked down by the fire. About half of them have been replaced.On Friday afternoon, the fire reached Bryson in Jack County, bu