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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fire near Fredericksburg grows to over 8,600 acres, partially contained officials say
An 8,640-acre grass fire near Fredericksburg was partially contained Sunday morning, according to the Texas A&M Fire Service. While it’s not immediately clear what sparked the blaze, it arrived amid prime fire conditions.
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A massive wildfire north of Fredericksburg in Gillespie County continues to rage across thousands of acres without containment.