Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg more than 9,500 acres, 55% contained
A Gillespie County wildfire, named the Crabapple fire, prompted evacuations as it reached more than 8,600 acres Saturday night, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
Crabapple wildfire grows to 9,500 acres near Fredericksburg, 55% contained
The Wildmill Fire in Roberts County in the Panhandle is currently the biggest, with 23,000 acres burned and 50% containment. The Rest Area Fire in Gray County, east of Amarillo, is the third-biggest with 7,931 acres and 65% containment.
Crabapple wildfire near Fredericksburg increases to 9,500 acres, still only 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.
'Not a raging wildfire': Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg now contained
Firefighters battling the Crabapple Fire that broke out Saturday afternoon amid gusty winds were able to get the blaze under control, officials said.
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.
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.
Fredericksburg fire grows to 8,640 acres, evacuation alerts issued with zero containment
FREDRICKSBURG, Texas - Fire Departments from across Gillespie Count are currently responding to a grass fire North of Fredericksburg.The fire started around 1
TAMU Forest Service: 9,500-acre wildfire outside Fredericksburg is 'calming down'
A wildfire that began Saturday afternoon has reached 40% containment, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
Wildfires, including one near Fredericksburg, rage across thousands of acres in Texas
As high winds blow through the South this weekend, thousands of acres of wildfires are raging in Texas. An outbreak of wildfires began in Texas on Friday as winds exceeded 30 miles per hour and dry land provided the ideal fuel.
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.
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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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.
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A massive wildfire north of Fredericksburg in Gillespie County continues to rage across thousands of acres without containment.
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.