Crabapple Fire: Gillespie County wildfire burns nearly 10,000 acres this weekend
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;
Crabapple Fire: 40% contained, 9,500 acres burned
Crews have made progress in containing the spread of the Crabapple fire in Gillespie County on Sunday. The bad news is conditions are about to get worse for those working to stop the fire's spread.
'Not a raging wildfire': Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg now contained
Firefighters battling the Crabapple Fire that broke out Saturday afternoon amid gusty winds were able to get the blaze under control, officials said.
Crabapple Wildfire now 55% contained as ground, air crews make 'good progress'
FREDERICKSBURG, Texas - Both air and ground crews have made 'good progress' as the Crabapple Wildfire is now 55% contained, according to authorities.RELATED |F
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.
TAMU Forest Service: 9,500-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.
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.
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.
Smoke from Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg reaches Austin: See Texas wildfire map
Strong winds are pushing smoke and ash from the Crabapple Fire near Fredricksburg east toward Austin, according to the National Weather Service.
Fire near Fredericksburg grows to over 8,600 acres, is 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.
Crabapple fire near Fredericksburg burns 9,500 acres, still 40% contained
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Fredericksburg Crabapple fire sends smoke all the way to Austin
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Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg more than 9,500 acres, 55% contained
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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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Oklahomans survey devastation after hundreds of homes are destroyed and damaged by wildfires
Oklahomans are assessing the devastation after wildfires damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes around the state during a ...
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.
Large wildfire near Fredericksburg declared a disaster, evacuations underway. Here's an update.
The fire is reported to be 400 acres and is located about 8 miles northeast of Fredericksburg in Gillespie County.
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