Crews battle wildfire in rural area west of Fredericksburg

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The fire, named the Reverse Fire, is burning near the 400 block of E. Grand Oak Drive in Harper, about 10 miles west of Fredericksburg.

HARPER, Texas — Crews are battling a 30-acre wildfire near Fredericksburg on Tuesday evening.

The fire, named the Reverse Fire, is burning near the 400 block of E. Grand Oaks Drive in Harper, about 10 miles west of Fredericksburg, in a rural area heavily covered in cedar trees, Fredericksburg Fire EMS said.

As of around 7:25 p.m., it was 25% contained.

The fire began around 2:45 p.m. and was moving eastward, sparking spot fires.

Multiple fire crews from across Central Texas and the Texas A&M Forest Service are actively working to contain the fire. Two bulldozers are being used to establish containment lines.