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…

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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….

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Evacuations underway as crews battle massive wildfire near Fredericksburg

Evacuations underway as crews battle massive wildfire near Fredericksburg

The 8,640-acre 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 massive 8,640-acre 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 at around 1 p.m. All Gillespie County fire departments are responding to the fire….

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Fire crews continue to battle 8,640-acre wildfire near Fredericksburg

Fire crews continue to battle 8,640-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 massive 8,640-acre 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 at around 1 p.m. All Gillespie County fire departments are responding to the fire. Around…

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Hurricane forecasters express concern over NOAA job cuts impact

Hurricane forecasters express concern over NOAA job cuts impact

The jobs lost could impact the weather forecasts you get at home. SAN ANTONIO — As the federal government continues with firings and layoffs, one specific cut could impact the weather forecasts you get at home. It is NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration. They are key in shaping ocean, fisheries, climate, space and weather policies. It’s data is the invisible backbone of almost all weather forecasts, including hurricanes.  “There were important cuts at…

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Tuesday's wildfires scorched more than 500 acres in south Bexar County

Tuesday's wildfires scorched more than 500 acres in south Bexar County

The Duke and Calaveras fires burned dozens of structures south of San Antonio, on a day when the flames were fanned by whipping winds. SAN ANTONIO — Lives were upended and homes reduced to rubble when a perfect storm of extreme winds and extremely dry conditions sparked a pair of fast-moving wildfires in far south and southeast Bexar County, challenging firefighters and the neighbors who rushed to help them.  The Calaveras and Duke fires burned…

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How big were this week's wildfires in Bexar County?

How big were this week's wildfires in Bexar County?

The Duke and Calaveras fires burned dozens of structures south of San Antonio, on a day when the flames were fanned by whipping winds. SAN ANTONIO — Lives were upended and homes reduced to rubble when a perfect storm of extreme winds and extremely dry conditions sparked a pair of fast-moving wildfires in far south and southeast Bexar County, challenging firefighters and the neighbors who rushed to help them.  The Calaveras and Duke fires burned…

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Wildfires 90% contained in South Bexar County, 9 homes destroyed

Wildfires 90% contained in South Bexar County, 9 homes destroyed

Fire crews continue to work on putting out two separate wildfires on the South Side of Bexar County on Wednesday. Never miss San Antonio Report’s biggest stories. Sign up for The Recap, a newsletter rundown of the most important news, delivered every Monday and Thursday. The fires were boosted by extreme winds on Tuesday, which caused officials to call for mandatory evacuations and the opening of an emergency shelter. County officials said that more than…

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Wimberley wildfire nearly contained after Hays County blaze

Wimberley wildfire nearly contained after Hays County blaze

Another active wildfire is blazing in a small Central Texas town on Wednesday, March 5. The Hays County Office of Emergency Services is responding to and monitoring an active wildfire in Wimberley. The fire is located at 3777 Longhorn Trail in the northwest Wimberley area. This comes after two wildfires erupted in Hays County following extreme winds and dusty conditions across the central and south Texas region on Tuesday, March 4.  According to the Texas A&M…

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Wind damage from Wednesday brings out home repair scammers

Wind damage from Wednesday brings out home repair scammers

There are plenty of red flags to look out for when a contractor knocks on your door. SAN ANTONIO — Homeowners all across south Texas are in need of repairs to their home after yesterday’s high winds. But finding a reputable company to do the work is a must to avoid weather damage scams. Natural disasters bring out the worst in criminals trying to take advantage of homeowners dealing with a storm aftermath, leading to…

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Several wildfires rage across South Texas Wednesday

Several wildfires rage across South Texas Wednesday

While most of them are in rural areas, air quality will be reduced for several Texas Wednesday. SAN ANTONIO — Several fires rage across South Texas Wednesday! While most of them are in rural areas, air quality will be reduced for several Texas today. In fact, our air quality monitors are indicating “Unhealthy for sensitive groups.” For those who suffer from any respiratory illness like COPD or Emphysema need to limit time outdoors over the…

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