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;

Fredericksburg fire grows to 9,500 acres, evacuation alerts issued with 40% containment. No injuries have been reported, but reports are numerous structures have

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