A Gillespie County wildfire, named the Crabapple fire, prompted evacuations as it reached more than 9,700 acres by Monday, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.

As of Monday afternoon, the fire has been going on for more than 48 hours. High winds are making it difficult to battle hot spots.

SAN ANTONIO - A second wildfire has broken out near I-10 as crews continue to battle a massive blaze near Fredericksburg. Around 7:20 p.m. on Monday, the Gillespie County Sheriff's Office announced that a second blaze had begun near I-10 and Duderstadt, spanning 50 acres, which is now 20% contained.

A new wildfire has broken out along Interstate 10 southwest of Fredericksburg Monday, forcing evacuations.The Gillespie County Communications Center issued an evacuation order for residents along Duderstadt Road near the 498-mile marker of I-10 as the new fire began spreading.

Texas firefighters tackle a blaze near Fredericksburg, expanding from 400 to 8,640 acres, prompting evacuations.