08/27/2026
PUBLIC INFORMATION RELEASE
Early Fire Department
August 26, 2026
The Early Fire Department would like to make residents aware that, due to a shift in winds out of the northeast, smoke from the Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County is currently drifting into Brown County.
Residents may notice increased smoke, haze, and the smell of smoke throughout the area as winds continue to carry smoke into Brown County.
This notice is not intended to discourage anyone from calling 911. If you see flames, a column of smoke, or have any reason to believe there is an active fire in your area, please call 911 immediately so the appropriate Fire Department and Sheriffs Office can investigate.
This information is simply being provided so residents are aware that a significant amount of smoke may be visible or noticeable across Brown County due to the Ross Fire.