Crews battling 8,640-acre Crabapple wildfire near Fredericksburg, now 40% contained
Fire crews in Gillespie County and Texas A&M Forest Service are continuing to battle the large blaze that began Saturday at around 1 p.m.
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.
Fire near Fredericksburg grows to over 8,600 acres with no containment, officials say
A grass fire that started early Saturday afternoon near Fredericksburg was burning an estimated 8,640 acres as of around 6 p.m., spurring evacuations in the Central Texas community. While it’s not immediately clear what sparked the blaze,
8,640-acre Crabapple fire near Fredericksburg now 40% contained, officials say
The 8,640-acre Crabapple fire near Fredericksburg, about an hour away from San Antonio, is now 40% contained, according to the officials.
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.
Wildfires, including one near Fredericksburg, rage across thousands of acres in Texas
The Crabapple Fire, the wildfire near Fredericksburg in Gillespie County, has burned 8,640 acres and is 0% contained, as of 6:30 p.m. CST on Saturday, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service Incident Viewer.
Texas fire crews respond to 8,640-acre grass fire near Fredericksburg
Fire departments across Gillespie County are responding to a 400-acre Crabapple fire near Fredericksburg Saturday afternoon.
Crabapple Wildfire now 40% contained
Crews made progress battling the Crabapple Wildfire near Fredricksburg overnight. The fire is now 40% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
Crabapple fire burns 8600 acres with 0% containment
A wildfire in Gillespie County is at 0% containment as thousands of acres burn near Fredericksburg.
Large wildfire near Fredericksburg declared a disaster, evacuations underway. Here's an update.
The fire is reported to be 400 acres and is located about 8 miles northeast of Fredericksburg in Gillespie County.
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Crews make progress fighting 8,600 acre grass fire north of Fredericksburg 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 blaze near Lower Crabapple Road started around 1:45 p.m.
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Residents told to leave their homes as firefighters battle massive grass fire near Fredericksburg, Texas
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Large grass fire erupts in Fredericksburg, smoke visible for miles
FREDERICKSBURG, Texas – The Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office says officials are battling a large grass fire. The fire started around 1:45 p.m. on Saturday in the 8700 block of Lower Crabapple Road.