Crabapple wildfire near Fredericksburg fully contained after burning nearly 10,000 acres

Crabapple wildfire near Fredericksburg fully contained after burning nearly 10,000 acres

What started as a small fire Saturday afternoon grew to encompass thousands of acres, leaving behind scenes of blackened ground and ash-covered trees. 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, meaning fire crews have cut it off from fuel that would allow it spread further.  However, “despite the 100 percent containment of the Crabapple Fire,…

Read More

Vietnam veteran seeks community support after fire destroys home in Atascosa County wildfire

Vietnam veteran seeks community support after fire destroys home in Atascosa County wildfire

Luis Narvaez’s medals earned for serving in the Vietnam war are among the many sentimental items lost in the blaze. SAN ANTONIO — A Vietnam veteran has been without a place to call home for the past two weeks ever since the Duke Fire ravaged parts of Bexar and Atascosa counties. Luis Narvaez is hopeful the community will help him recover during his desperate time of need. “It’s just something that you see and you…

Read More

Crabapple wildfire near Fredericksburg increases to 9,858 acres, now 85% contained

Crabapple wildfire near Fredericksburg increases to 9,858 acres, now 85% contained

What started as a small fire Saturday afternoon has now grown to thousands of acres and is leaving behind scenes of blackened ground and ash covered trees. FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — 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. The wildfire now covers an estimated 9,858 acres and is about 85% contained, officials said Tuesday morning.  What started as…

Read More

SA Stock Show & Rodeo opens facilities to victims of Gillespie County wildfires

SA Stock Show & Rodeo opens facilities to victims of Gillespie County wildfires

SAN ANTONIO — Texans are coming together, lending a helping hand to those affected by the fires tearing through the Hill Country. The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo is stepping in to help. In a social media post Monday that an emergency location will be temporarily available for horses and cattle that need immediate care due to the fires. The rodeo property located at 723 Frost Bank Center Drive will be temporarily available for…

Read More

SA Stock Show & Rodeo offers emergency location for livestock affected by Crabapple Wildfire

SA Stock Show & Rodeo offers emergency location for livestock affected by Crabapple Wildfire

SAN ANTONIO — Texans are coming together, lending a helping hand to those affected by the fires tearing through the Hill Country. The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo is stepping in to help. In a social media post Monday that an emergency location will be temporarily available for horses and cattle that need immediate care due to the fires. The rodeo property located at 723 Frost Bank Center Drive will be temporarily available for…

Read More

New wildfire in Gillespie County prompts evacuations

New wildfire in Gillespie County prompts evacuations

Evacuations are underway in Gillespie County as a new wildfire spreads near I-10 in the area of Duderstadt Road. GILLESPIE COUNTY, Texas — Evacuations are underway after a new wildfire sparked in Gillespie County on Monday. According to the Gillespie County Communications Center 911 Emergency Dispatch, the fire is burning off Interstate Highway 10 and traveling north in the area of the 498-mile marker/Duderstadt Road, near Harper. As of around 6:15 p.m. Monday, Duderstadt Road…

Read More

Evacuations underway as new wildfire burns in Gillespie County

Evacuations underway as new wildfire burns in Gillespie County

Evacuations are underway in Gillespie County as a new wildfire spreads near I-10 in the area of Duderstadt Road. GILLESPIE COUNTY, Texas — Evacuations are underway after a new wildfire sparked in Gillespie County on Monday. According to the Gillespie County Communications Center 911 Emergency Dispatch, the fire is burning off Interstate Highway 10 and traveling north in the area of the 498-mile marker/Duderstadt Road, near Harper. As of around 6:15 p.m. Monday, Duderstadt Road…

Read More

Crabapple wildfire near Fredericksburg increases to 9,500 acres, now only 55% contained

Crabapple wildfire near Fredericksburg increases to 9,500 acres, now only 55% 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. FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — 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. The wildfire now covers an estimated 9,500 acres and is only about 55% contained. The fire has now been burning for about 33…

Read More

‘The safety and well-being of Texans is our No.1 priority’ | Gov. Abbott announces federal aid for resources to fight Texas wildfires

‘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. TEXAS, USA — Texas Governor Greg Abbott said in a statement Sunday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved the state’s request for federal grant assistance to fight the massive wildfires in Gillespie and Gray County. Right now, the Crabapple wildfire near Fredericksburg covers an estimated 9,500 acres and…

Read More

Crabapple wildfire near Fredericksburg increases to 9,500 acres, still only 40% contained

Crabapple wildfire near Fredericksburg increases to 9,500 acres, still only 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. FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — 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. The wildfire now covers an estimated 9,500 acres and is only about 40% contained. Texas A&M Forest Service is working in unified command…

Read More

Crews battling 8,640-acre Crabapple wildfire near Fredericksburg, now 40% contained

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. FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — Fire officials in Gillespie County along with the Texas A&M Forest Service are continuing to battle a massive 8,640-acre fire near Fredericksburg, Texas, according to authorities. It is now about 40% contained. Texas A&M Forest Service is working in unified command with local departments to battle the blaze….

Read More

Crews battling 400-acre Crabapple wildfire near Fredericksburg

Crews battling 400-acre Crabapple wildfire near Fredericksburg

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 Gillespie County have responded to the grass fire in the 8700 block of Lower Crabapple that… Posted by Fredericksburg Fire EMS on Saturday, March 15, 2025 Departments from across Gillepsie County have responded to this grass fire located in the 8700 block of Lower Crabapple. Officials say…

Read More

Crews battling 400-acre Crabapple wildfire near Fredericksburg, Texas

Crews battling 400-acre Crabapple wildfire near Fredericksburg, Texas

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 Gillespie County have responded to the grass fire in the 8700 block of Lower Crabapple that… Posted by Fredericksburg Fire EMS on Saturday, March 15, 2025 Departments from across Gillepsie County have responded to this grass fire located in the 8700 block of Lower Crabapple. Officials say…

Read More

Crews battle 400-acre Crabapple wildfire near Fredericksburg

Crews battle 400-acre Crabapple wildfire near Fredericksburg

The Crabapple fire started at around 1 p.m. Saturday. AUSTIN, Texas — Fire crews in Gillespie County along with the Texas A&M Forest Service are battling a large wildfire north of Fredericksburg that sparked on Saturday afternoon. According to Gillespie County officials, the fire – named the Crabapple fire – started in the 8700 block of Lower Crabapple Road around 1 p.m. All Gillespie County fire departments are responding to the fire. According to the…

Read More

Evacuations underway as crews battle 400-acre wildfire near Fredericksburg

Evacuations underway as crews battle 400-acre wildfire near Fredericksburg

The Crabapple fire started at around 1 p.m. Saturday. AUSTIN, Texas — Fire crews in Gillespie County along with the Texas A&M Forest Service are battling a large wildfire north of Fredericksburg that sparked on Saturday afternoon. According to Gillespie County officials, the fire – named the Crabapple fire – started in the 8700 block of Lower Crabapple Road around 1 p.m. All Gillespie County fire departments are responding to the fire. As of 3:10…

Read More
1 2 3 45