Officials: Residents ordered to evacuate as new fires erupt near Fredericksburg
New details have emerged in the 9,700-acre wildfire that is ravaging land in the Texas Hill Country. The blaze began near Fredericksburg on Saturday, March 15.
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Firefighter injured in 9,700+ acre wildfire near Fredericksburg; fire is 85% contained
A Gillespie County wildfire, named the Crabapple fire, prompted evacuations as it reached more than 9,700 acres by Monday, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
First Waldorf Astoria hotel, residences in Texas to be built in Fredericksburg
The Hill Country development will include 60 hotel rooms and suites, 37 resort villas that can be rented out and 50 private ...
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Wildfires Near Fredericksburg Approach Containment, Gillespie County Lifts Evacuations and Issues Disaster Declaration
The Duderstadt Fire in Gillespie County, now 90% contained, previously prompted evacuations and road closures but residents can return, and the nearby Crabapple Fire is 85% contained. A disaster ...
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Large wildfire near Fredericksburg 40% contained, at least seven evacuated
The wildfire broke out in northeastern Gillespie County, about 8 miles northeast of Fredericksburg around 1 p.m. Saturday. The fire is being called the “Crabapple fire” by the Texas A&M Forest ...
Fire near Fredericksburg 100% contained after razing almost 10,000 acres
After a week of fighting the Crabapple Fire in windy and dry conditions, the fire is 100% contained, Fredericksburg officials ...
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Crabapple fire now 100% contained after burning more than 9,800 acres, destroying 9 homes
AUSTIN, Texas — Fire crews have finally ... To aid recovery, a livestock supply point at Gillespie County Fairgrounds (530 Fair Drive in Fredericksburg) is collecting hay, feed and fencing ...
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Crabapple wildfire now at 9737 acres near Fredericksburg, 65% contained
Crews are responding to a 9700-acre wildfire near Fredericksburg and is currently 65% contained. Officials said the Crabapple fire started near 8700 Lower Crabapple Rd. Fredericksburg Fire is ...
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Crews fighting back 9,700-acre grass fire north of Fredericksburg
Gillespie County has partnered with the OneStar Foundation to create the Crabapple Fire Relief Fund to help with the recovery ...
‘The safety and well-being of Texans is our No. 1 priority’ | Gov. Abbott announces federal aid for resources to fight Texas wildfires
Right now, the Crabapple Wildfire near Fredericksburg covers an estimated 9,500 acres and is only about 40% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
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Crabapple wildfire near Fredericksburg fully contained after burning nearly 10,000 acres
Prior update below. Fire officials in Gillespie County, along with the Texas A&M Forest Service, are continuing to battle a massive fire near Fredericksburg, Texas, according to authorities.
'Total devastation' | Gillespie County family opens up after losing part of their home in Crabapple fire
A total of 9 homes were destroyed as a result of the massive 9,800-acre wildfire near Fredericksburg. FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — When the Crabapple fire sparked Saturday afternoon, Janet Proch and her ...