Pasco firefighters head 1,200 miles to Texas Ross Fire
By The BriefBrief
Pasco County Fire Rescue sent 16 personnel—part of a Brush Truck Strike Team—about 1,200 miles to Texas to assist with the Ross Fire. The team completed a two-day drive west after Texas emergency officials requested mutual aid.
WHO:Pasco County Fire Rescue personnel (16) and Texas emergency officials
WHAT:A Brush Truck Strike Team deployed to assist with firefighting operations for the Ross Fire in North Texas.
WHEN:Reported Sep 2, 2026 at 5:04 PM ET
WHERE:Tampa, FL
WHY:Texas emergency officials issued an emergency request for mutual aid.
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