TAMU Forest Service: 8,640-acre wildfire outside Fredericksburg is 'calming down'
A wildfire that began Saturday afternoon has reached 40% containment, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
Crabapple wildfire near Fredericksburg increases to 9,500 acres, now only 55% 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.
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.
Wildfires, including one near Fredericksburg, rage across thousands of acres in Texas
The Crabapple Fire, the wildfire near Fredericksburg in Gillespie County, has burned 8,640 acres and is 0% contained, as of 6:30 p.m. CST on Saturday, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service Incident Viewer.
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.
400-acre wildfire burning near Fredericksburg, 0% contained
The Texas A&M Forest Service reported on Saturday afternoon the Crabapple fire was burning in Gillespie County. The size of the fire is 400 acres, and as of 2:12 p.m. was zero percent contained.
Crabapple Wildfire now 40% contained
Crews made progress battling the Crabapple Wildfire near Fredricksburg overnight. The fire is now 40% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
Fire near Fredericksburg grows to over 8,600 acres, partially contained officials say
An 8,640-acre grass fire near Fredericksburg was partially contained Sunday morning, according to the Texas A&M Fire Service. While it’s not immediately clear what sparked the blaze, it arrived amid prime fire conditions.
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