Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The Ross Fire, the second-largest wildfire in North Texas history, has burned more than 85,000 acres west of Fort Worth and is 26% contained. For the first time, we’re seeing the extent of the damage up close. And for one family NBC 5 has been following, help is on the way from a viewer who saw their story.

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