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The Crabapple fire started at around 1 p.m. Saturday.
FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — Fire officials are currently battling a 400-acre fire near Fredericksburg, Texas, according to authorities.
Departments from across Gillepsie County have responded to this grass fire located in the 8700 block of Lower Crabapple. Officials say it started around 1 p.m. Saturday.
Smoke is visible in and around that area and further, according to officials.
Officials say to avoid the area as crews work to contain the fire. Texas A&M Forest Service has reported that it is 400 acres in size.
According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the fire is 0% contained as of 3 p.m. Saturday.
Around 2 p.m., the forest service said it was sending air support to assist ground crews, according to our sister station KVUE.
As of 3 p.m., Fredericksburg Fire and EMS said there are evacuations orders in place and crews on the ground are evacuating people as needed. If anyone has been displaced, a shelter has been made available at Faith Baptist Church located at 3022 North State Highway 16 in Fredericksburg.
This is a developing situation and KENS 5 will continue to update this article as we learn more.