Crabapple wildfire grows to 9,500 acres near Fredericksburg, 55% contained
The Wildmill Fire in Roberts County in the Panhandle is currently the biggest, with 23,000 acres burned and 50% containment. The Rest Area Fire in Gray County, east of Amarillo, is the third-biggest with 7,931 acres and 65% containment.
Fire crews continue to battle 9,500-acre wildfire near Fredericksburg
AUSTIN, Texas — Fire crews in Gillespie County along with the Texas A&M Forest Service are continuing to battle a 9,500-acre wildfire north of Fredericksburg that sparked on Saturday afternoon. According to Gillespie County officials, the fire – named the Crabapple fire – started in the 8700 block of Lower Crabapple Road at around 1 p.m.
Wildfire north of Fredericksburg is 55% 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 Fire: Wildfire near Fredericksburg 65% contained, officials say
The Crabapple Fire is now over halfway contained, according to officials. The fire has burned nearly 10,000 acres in Gillespie County.
Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg more than 9,500 acres, 55% contained
A Gillespie County wildfire, named the Crabapple fire, prompted evacuations as it reached more than 8,600 acres Saturday night, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
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TIMELINE: What we know about Gillespie County’s Crabapple Fire
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Smoke from Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg reaches Austin: See Texas wildfire map
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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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Crews make progress fighting 9,500-acre grass fire north of Fredericksburg; how to help the recovery effort
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