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…

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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…

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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

‘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…

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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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