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

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;