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As wildfire anxiety grows, Austin plans to designate half the city as at risk of fire damage

Posted on March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

About two-thirds of land parcels in the city would be considered at risk of damage from wildfire, up from about 35% a decade ago. The changes would require builders to construct more homes with fireproof materials. By Audrey McGlinchy, KUT NewsMarch 18, 2025 10:15 amEnergy & Environment, KUT News, The Texas Newsroom

9 homes destroyed as crews continue to battle 9,700-acre wildfire near Fredericksburg

Posted on March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

As of around 8:30 p.m. Monday, the Crabapple Fire is 85% contained. AUSTIN, Texas — Fire crews in Gillespie County, along with the Texas A&M Forest Service, are continuing to battle a 9,737-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…

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

Posted on March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

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…

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

Posted on March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

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

Posted on March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

New wildfire in Gillespie County prompts evacuations

Posted on March 17, 2025March 18, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

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…

Evacuations underway as new wildfire burns in Gillespie County

Posted on March 17, 2025March 18, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

New wildfire in Gillespie County prompts evacuations

Posted on March 17, 2025March 18, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Wildfire risk returns to the "extreme" category for portions of Central Texas Monday

Posted on March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

We may not be out of the woods yet when it comes to fire danger, as very high fire danger persists midweek. AUSTIN, Texas — While we continue to track the Crabapple fire in Gillespie County, which has burned over 8,600 acres, we’re expecting fire weather conditions to improve for Sunday. But fire risk will ramp up again as we head into next week. Here’s a day-by-day look at what we’ve got going on. Sunday,…

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

Posted on March 17, 2025March 17, 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 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…

‘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 17, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

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…

‘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

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 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…

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…

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….

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