The Crabapple Fire in Gillespie County had reached nearly 400 acres as of 2 p.m. CT Saturday and was 0% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. Map: Texas wildfire tracker ...

Then Came the Crabapple Fire. Bob Nicks, president of the Austin Firefighters Association, says Austinites should be “very concerned” about what has taken place 75 miles west of the state capital.

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Firefighters continue to battle the Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg. The fire has burned more than 9,800 acres, prompting evacuations in Gillespie County. Smoke from the fire ...

The Crabapple Fire in Gillespie County had reached nearly 400 acres as of 2 p.m. CT Saturday and was 0% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. Map: Texas wildfire tracker ...

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 ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Fire crews have finally contained the Crabapple fire near Fredericksburg after spending nearly a week battling the 9,858-acre blaze that sparked on Saturday afternoon.

The Crabapple Fire in Central Texas spurred evacuations Saturday afternoon. Fredericksburg is about 80 miles from Austin.

Austin ranks among the worst major cities in the country for wildfire risk. ... He pointed to the Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg in March that burned nearly 10,000 acres and destroyed nine homes.

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Firefighters continue to battle the Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg. The fire has burned more than 9,700 ...

Smoke from the Crabapple Fire near Fredricksburg, Texas is visible in the air in Austin on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Strong winds are pushing smoke and ash east toward Austin, according to the ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Fire crews have finally contained the Crabapple fire near Fredericksburg after spending nearly a week battling the 9,858-acre blaze that sparked on Saturday afternoon.

AUSTIN, Texas — Fire crews have finally contained the Crabapple fire near Fredericksburg after spending nearly a week battling the 9,858-acre blaze that sparked on Saturday afternoon.