Fire crews continue to battle 9,500-acre wildfire near Fredericksburg
AUSTIN, Texas — Fire crews in Gillespie County along with the Texas A&M Forest Service are battling a 9,500-acre wildfire north of Fredericksburg that sparked on Saturday afternoon. According to Gillespie County officials, the fire – named the Crabapple fire – started in the 8700 block of Lower Crabapple Road at around 1 p.m.
Wildfire north of Fredericksburg is 40% contained as 'near critical' fire conditions continue
The Crabapple Fire has burned about 9,500 acres north of Fredericksburg and is now 40% contained as of 11:06 a.m. Sunday, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
Crabapple wildfire grows to 8640 acres near Fredericksburg, 0% contained
GILLESPIE COUNTY, Texas - The Texas A&M Forest Service said a wildfire in Gillespie County has grown to more than 8600 acres Saturday night as crews work to contain it. The agency said the fire is around 8640 acres in size and is currently 0% contained.
Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg more than 8,600 acres, 40% contained
A wildfire in Gillespie County that prompted evacuations Saturday grew to more than 8,600 acres by the evening, according to an update from the Texas A&M Forest Service.
Grass fire north of Fredericksburg spreads to more than 8,600 acres, crews make progress as wind subsides
Fire crews from across the region are fighting a large grass fire north of Fredericksburg that has spread to more than 8,640 acres. The Crabapple Fire started around 1:45pm Saturday, with smoke blowing as far as Austin. According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the fire is 0% contained as of 8:45pm Saturday.
Crews battle 400-acre Crabapple wildfire near Fredericksburg
AUSTIN, Texas — Fire crews in Gillespie County along with the Texas A&M Forest Service are battling a large wildfire north of Fredericksburg that sparked on Saturday afternoon.
Smoke from Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg reaches Austin: See Texas wildfire map
Strong winds are pushing smoke and ash from the Crabapple Fire near Fredricksburg east toward Austin, according to the National Weather Service.
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A massive wildfire north of Fredericksburg in Gillespie County continues to rage across thousands of acres without containment.
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