Ross Fire update: Wildfire 31% contained

Firefighters continue to battle the Ross Fire in Palo Pinto and Jack counties Saturday as donations poured in to support many of the volunteer departments helping fight the wildfire.The fire is about 31% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. The Texas A&M Forest Service has called the Ross Fire the second-largest wildfire in North Texas history.Ross Fire support effortA Facebook post from the Jermyn Volunteer Fire Department asking for water, electrolytes and snacks for its firefighters quickly drew widespread support, Jermyn Fire Chief Robert Goodin said.Fort Worth police held a collection drive outside a Walmart Saturday morning, where people donated supplies for firefighters working on the Ross Fire."This is a small thing, but it’s overwhelming this early at the very beginning to already see cars lined up," Fort Worth police officer Brad Perez said.Goodin said most fire departments in Jack County and many neighboring counties are staffed by volunteers. He sai