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Rochelle's Canoe Rentals vows to rebuild after devastating Ross Fire
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk Meredith Yeomans , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local
· August 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The family has owned the property for nearly 100 years, and it has been the site of Rochelle's Canoe Rentals since 1928. The fire has burned over 83,000 acres and is still not contained.
A family is assessing the damage to their property after a devastating fire. The family has owned the property for nearly 100 years, and it has been the site of Rochelle's Canoe Rentals since 1928. The business, located on a stretch of the Brazos River, has been largely destroyed.
The fire has burned over 83,000 acres and is still not contained. A family member, Buddy Rochelle, recently saw the damage for the first time and described it as unreal.
Rochelle's Canoe Rentals has vowed to rebuild, but the extent of the damage and the plans for rebuilding are not fully known. Further details are available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: August 26, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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