Fredericksburg, Fire and Crabapple

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.
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.
Crabapple wildfire grows to 8640 acres near Fredericksburg, 40% contained
GILLESPIE COUNTY, Texas - The Texas A&M Forest Service said crews made progress overnight containing a wildfire in Gillespie County that has burned more than 8600 acres. A Sunday morning update from the agency said the fire is around 8640 acres in size and is currently 40% contained.
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.
Firefighters battle 8,640-acre Crabapple Fire in Texas Hill Country, currently at 0% containment
Firefighters from across the region, state, and nation are working tirelessly to contain the Crabapple Fire, which has consumed approximately 8,640 acres and remains zero percent contained.
Crews battling 8,640-acre Crabapple wildfire near Fredericksburg
FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — Fire officials are currently battling a 400 acre in size fire in Fredericksburg, Texas, according to authorities. Departments from across Gillespie County have responded to the grass fire in the 8700 block of Lower Crabapple that...
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.
Crews respond to 400-acre wildfire near Fredericksburg
Crews are responding to a 400-acre wildfire near Fredericksburg. Officials said the Crabapple fire is near 8700 lower Crabapple. Crews said the fire is 0% contained. GILLESPIE COUNTY, Texas - The Texas A&M Forest Service is responding to a wildfire in Gillespie County Saturday near Fredericksburg.
Large wildfire has started near Fredericksburg. Here's an update.
A large wildfire has broken out in northeastern Gillespie County, about 8 miles northeast of Fredericksburg. The fire is being called the “Crabapple fire” by the Texas A&M Forest service, as it has developed off of the 8700 block of Lower Crabapple road.
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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A massive wildfire north of Fredericksburg in Gillespie County continues to rage across thousands of acres without containment.
Firefighters battling massive grass fire near Fredericksburg, Texas
FREDERICKSBURG, Texas (KWTX) - Firefighters are asking residents to leave their homes as they battle a massive grass fire ...