PHOTOS: Crabapple Fire burns thousands of acres; smoke blown into Austin metro
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Firefighters continue to battle the Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg. The fire has burned more than 9,700 acres, prompting evacuations in Gillespie County. Smoke from the fire was blown into the Austin metro area over the weekend, as strong winds persisted.
It was not immediately clear how many people were evacuated or displaced, according to the city of Fredericksburg.
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The fire is reported to be 400 acres and is located about 8 miles northeast of Fredericksburg in Gillespie County.
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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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