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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A massive wildfire north of Fredericksburg in Gillespie County continues to rage across thousands of acres without containment.
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Massive Grass Fire Prompts Evacuations, State of Disaster Declared in Gillespie County Near Fredericksburg, Texas
Texas firefighters tackle a blaze near Fredericksburg, expanding from 400 to 8,640 acres, prompting evacuations.
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.
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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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Crabapple wildfire grows to 9,500 acres near Fredericksburg, still 40% contained
Crews are responding to a 9500-acre wildfire near Fredericksburg and is currently 40% contained. Officials said the Crabapple ...
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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.