Fredericksburg, Crabapple Fire

Crabapple Fire: Gillespie County wildfire burns nearly 10,000 acres this weekend
The Crabapple Fire has burned thousands of acres in Gillespie County in just over 32 hours. As of 9 p.m. March 16, the fire burned 9,500 acres and is 55 percent contained. There is not a mandatory evacuation in place;
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.
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.
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.
Crabapple fire near Fredericksburg burns 9,500 acres, still 40% contained
The 8,640-acre Crabapple fire near Fredericksburg, about an hour away from San Antonio, is now 40% contained, according to the officials.
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.
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.
Crabapple Wildfire now 55% contained as ground, air crews make 'good progress'
FREDERICKSBURG, Texas - Both air and ground crews have made 'good progress' as the Crabapple Wildfire is now 55% contained, ...
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 9,500 acre grass fire north of Fredericksburg; how to help the recovery effort
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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.
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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 ...
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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.