GILLESPIE COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg in Gillespie County prompted evacuations as it grew to more than 9,700 acres by Monday, according to the Texas A&M Forest ...

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

FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — The Crabapple Fire is now fully contained. Having burned nearly 9,900 acres, the wildfire that sparked north of Fredericksburg Saturday has reached 100% containment ...

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). The fire burned 9,858 acres.

Fredericksburg Fire EMS reported on Facebook on Monday that the fire — which the Texas A&M Forest Service titled the Crabapple Fire — was at least 65% contained. Officials asked the public to ...

The Texas Master Naturalist, Hill Country Chapter next meeting will go over what to do in the event of a fire on a ranch or ...

Find a Fredericksburg TX Fire Prevention Clearing contractor, get a quote, have the services performed and be reimbursed if approved by A&M Forestry. Why: Severe weather, including the 2022 ...

The Crabapple fire, which was contained ... largely drought-tolerant trees that thrive in Central Texas, can be used to block fire from encroaching upon a given area. But when conditions are ...

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 ...

A wildfire ignited near Fredericksburg on Saturday ... Smoke from the Crabapple Fire near Fredricksburg, Texas is visible in the air in Austin on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Strong winds are ...