Wildfire north of Fredericksburg is 40% contained as 'near critical' fire conditions continue
The Crabapple Fire has burned about 9,500 acres north of Fredericksburg and is now 40% contained as of 11:06 a.m. Sunday, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
Crabapple wildfire grows to 8640 acres near Fredericksburg, 0% contained
GILLESPIE COUNTY, Texas - The Texas A&M Forest Service said a wildfire in Gillespie County has grown to more than 8600 acres Saturday night as crews work to contain it. The agency said the fire is around 8640 acres in size and is currently 0% contained.
Smoke from Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg reaches Austin: See Texas wildfire map
How big is the Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg? 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.
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.
Fredericksburg Crabapple fire sends smoke all the way to Austin
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, breeding favorable fire conditions. Smoke billowing out of the blaze has been seen as far east as Bee Cave, Austin and Bastrop.
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.
Grass fire north of Fredericksburg spreads to more than 8,600 acres, crews make progress as wind subsides
Fire crews from across the region are fighting a large grass fire north of Fredericksburg that has spread to more than 8,640 acres. The Crabapple Fire started around 1:45pm Saturday, with smoke blowing as far as Austin. According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the fire is 0% contained as of 8:45pm Saturday.
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.
Crews continue to battle massive 8,600-acre wildfire in Gillespie County
According to Gillespie County officials, the Crabapple fire started in the 8700 block of Lower Crabapple Road at around 1 p.m. Saturday.
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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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The fire is reported to be 400 acres and is located about 8 miles northeast of Fredericksburg in Gillespie County.