SAN ANTONIO - A second wildfire has broken out near I-10 as crews continue to battle a massive blaze near Fredericksburg. Around 7:20 p.m. on Monday, the Gillespie County Sheriff's Office announced that a second blaze had begun near I-10 and Duderstadt, spanning 50 acres, which is now 20% contained.

The Crabapple Fire in Gillespie County has burned 9,500 acres and is 55% contained, according to the City of Fredericksburg and Texas A&M Forest Service.

Crabapple fire in Gillespie County now more than 50% contained. Posted: March 17, 2025 \. As of around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, the Crabapple fire

Fire officials weren't declaring victory over the 9.700-acre Crabapple Fire, as windy conditions increase the risk it could again spread.

Firefighters battling the Crabapple Fire that broke out Saturday afternoon amid gusty winds were able to get better control of the blaze, officials said.

A wildfire that ignited near Fredericksburg on Saturday, which could be seen as far as Austin, is still less than 50-percent contained. The Crabapple Fire has put most parts of Central and South Texas under a "Red Flag Warning" as strong gusts of wind move throughout the region,