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

Posted on March 16, 2025March 16, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KENS/images/bab1ba14-db54-4a7a-a26b-384d5655db44/20250315T201125/bab1ba14-db54-4a7a-a26b-384d5655db44_750x422.jpg 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…

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

Posted on March 16, 2025March 16, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KVUE/images/a4ff249d-522c-43d8-9438-a368b132a5a5/20250315T214036/a4ff249d-522c-43d8-9438-a368b132a5a5_750x422.jpg 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…

Fire crews continue to battle 9,500-acre wildfire near Fredericksburg

Posted on March 16, 2025March 16, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

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 9,500-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. By 4:20 p.m. Saturday, the fire had jumped across North State Highway…

Power outages: Widespread impacts in NC mountains after severe weather outbreak

Posted on March 16, 2025March 16, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Strong storms caused tens of thousands of power outages in North Carolina, toppling trees and power lines. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tens of thousands of power outages were reported across North Carolina and South Carolina as a line of strong-to-severe storms pushed toward the Charlotte area early Sunday. As of 11:05 a.m. Sunday, at least 44,000 outages were reported in North Carolina. That number was down from over 52,000 earlier in the day. The vast majority…

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

Posted on March 16, 2025March 16, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

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….

Weather Impact Alert: Tornado warning issued for Stanly County

Posted on March 16, 2025March 16, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

A tornado watch is in effect for Anson, Chesterfield, Stanly and Richmond counties in the Charlotte area until 2 p.. Sunday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The WCNC Weather Impact Team is tracking a severe weather system pushing into the Charlotte area early Sunday morning with the threat of heavy rain, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. A tornado warning is in effect for Stanly County until 10 a.m. Chief meteorologist Brad Panovich said the storm is traveling…

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

Posted on March 16, 2025March 16, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KVUE/images/a4ff249d-522c-43d8-9438-a368b132a5a5/20250315T214036/a4ff249d-522c-43d8-9438-a368b132a5a5_750x422.jpg 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…

Heavy rain in Charlotte, tornado risk east of I-77

Posted on March 16, 2025March 16, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

A tornado watch is in effect for Anson, Chesterfield, Stanly and Richmond counties in the Charlotte area until 2 p.. Sunday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The WCNC Weather Impact Team is tracking a severe weather system pushing into the Charlotte area early Sunday morning with the threat of heavy rain, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. As of 8:15 a.m., a second wave of storms was forming in the North Carolina mountains and foothills along Interstate 40….

Weather Impact Alert: Tornado watch issued for multiple counties

Posted on March 16, 2025March 16, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

A tornado watch is in effect for Anson, Chesterfield, Stanly and Richmond counties in the Charlotte area until 2 p.. Sunday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The WCNC Weather Impact Team is tracking a severe weather system pushing into the Charlotte area early Sunday morning with the threat of heavy rain, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. As of 6:25 a.m., Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich said the risk of severe weather is decreasing for areas west of Interstate…

Tornado watch issued for multiple counties until 2 p.m.

Posted on March 16, 2025March 16, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

A tornado watch is in effect for Anson, Chesterfield, Stanly and Richmond counties in the Charlotte area until 2 p.. Sunday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The WCNC Weather Impact Team is tracking a severe weather system pushing into the Charlotte area early Sunday morning with the threat of heavy rain, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. As of 6:25 a.m., Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich said the risk of severe weather is decreasing for areas west of Interstate…

Evacuations underway as crews battle 8,640-acre wildfire near Fredericksburg

Posted on March 15, 2025March 16, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

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…

Smoke from 400-acre Gillespie County wildfire blowing into the Austin area

Posted on March 15, 2025March 15, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

A wildfire about 80 miles west of Austin led to hazy skies and the smoky smells throughout the city on Saturday. The Texas A&M Forest Service said 400-acre Crabapple Fire north of Fredericksburg started Saturday afternoon and is zero percent contained. The Austin Fire Department said it was receiving calls from people in the Austin area who are experiencing smoke that it believes is from the wildfire: 911 call takers are receiving multiple calls about…

Crews battling 400-acre Crabapple wildfire near Fredericksburg

Posted on March 15, 2025March 15, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KENS/images/bab1ba14-db54-4a7a-a26b-384d5655db44/20250315T201125/bab1ba14-db54-4a7a-a26b-384d5655db44_750x422.jpg 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…

Crews battling 400-acre Crabapple wildfire near Fredericksburg, Texas

Posted on March 15, 2025March 15, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KENS/images/bab1ba14-db54-4a7a-a26b-384d5655db44/20250315T201125/bab1ba14-db54-4a7a-a26b-384d5655db44_750x422.jpg 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…

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

Posted on March 15, 2025March 16, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KVUE/images/a4ff249d-522c-43d8-9438-a368b132a5a5/20250315T214036/a4ff249d-522c-43d8-9438-a368b132a5a5_750x422.jpg 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….

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