GILLESPIE COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg in Gillespie County prompted evacuations as it grew ...

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GILLESPIE COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Six days after first breaking out, the Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg in Gillespie County is now 100% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS).

started in Gillespie County on Saturday, March 15. First responders north of Fredericksburg spotted the fire when plumes of smoke were reported visible in town. Multiple crews from companies in ...

Residents are urged to exercise caution and avoid activities that could potentially ignite fires," officials in Fredericksburg said. "Gillespie County remains in a burn ban as drought conditions ...

Eckert Road and Highway 16 heading south to Fredericksburg is also closed, the Gillespie County Sheriff's Office said early Sunday morning. Highway 16 North from the Fredericksburg city limits ...

“The (Crabapple Fire) in Gillespie County is an estimated 8,640 acres and 40% contained,” Fredericksburg Fire EMS said in the post. “On the left flank, fireline is finished from Highway 16 ...

The City of Fredericksburg said ranchers and livestock owners were impacted by this fire. “This northern part of Gillespie County is heavily agriculturally based in a rural area,” said City ...

Strong winds are pushing smoke and ash from the Crabapple Fire near Fredricksburg east toward Austin, according to the National Weather Service.

GILLESPIE COUNTY, Texas (KTRK ... winds reignited flames in spots that hadn't burned before. Officials said a Fredericksburg firefighter was hurt while battling the flames.