Large grass fire erupts in Fredericksburg, smoke visible for miles

400-acre wildfire burning near Fredericksburg, 0% contained

The Texas A&M Forest Service reported on Saturday afternoon the Crabapple fire was burning in Gillespie County. The size of the fire is 400 acres, and as of 2:12 p.m. was zero percent contained.

Large grass fire erupts in Fredericksburg, smoke visible for miles

The Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office says officials are battling a large grass fire.

Firefighters battle 400-acre fire north of Fredericksburg, residents urged to avoid area

FREDRICKSBURG, Texas - Fire Departments from across Gillespie Count are currently responding to a grass fire North of Fredericksburg.The fire started around 1

Crews battling 8,640-acre Crabapple wildfire near Fredericksburg

Crews from Gillespie County are fighting a 400-acre fire in Fredericksburg. Residents advised to stay alert as conditions may change.

Firefighters battle 8,640-acre Crabapple Fire in Texas Hill Country, currently at 0% containment

FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — Firefighters from across the region, state, and nation are working tirelessly to contain the Crabapple Fire, which has consumed approximately 8,640 acres and remains zero percent contained. The fire continues to move east to southeast between Lower…

Mogote Hill Final Update

Final Update– Mogote Hill    March 15, 2025  Update: Today, crews worked to mop up the Mogote Hill fire’s perimeter and secure drainages, with good precipitation on the incident area. The fire is estimated at 15,000 acres and by the end of today’s shift, containment is anticipated to be 50%. Some resources have been released however […]