The Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg in Gillespie County prompted evacuations as it grew to more than 9,700 acres by March 17, 2025. (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey) How the fire expanded Sunday.

The Crabapple fire, reported to be 8,640 acres northeast of Fredericksburg, is 40% contained, authorities said. San Antonio Express-News Hearst Newspapers Logo Skip to main content ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Fire crews have finally contained the Crabapple fire near Fredericksburg after spending nearly a week battling the 9,858-acre blaze that sparked on Saturday afternoon. According ...

Here's what we know: How big is the Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg? The Crabapple Fire in Gillespie County had reached nearly 400 acres as of 2 p.m. CT Saturday and was 0% contained, according ...

A hotspot in the Crabapple Fire smokes North State Highway 16 near Fredericksburg, on Monday, March 17, 2025.The wildfire has burned nearly 10,000 acres in Gillespie County since starting on Saturday.

Crabapple fire near Fredericksburg burns 9,500 acres, still 40% contained By Frank Cardenas , Digital Content Producer Updated March 16, 2025 3:15 p.m. The Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg has ...

FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — The Crabapple Fire is now fully contained. Having burned nearly 9,900 acres, the wildfire that sparked north of Fredericksburg Saturday has reached 100% containment ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Fire crews have finally contained the Crabapple fire near Fredericksburg after spending nearly a week battling the 9,858-acre blaze that sparked on Saturday afternoon. According ...

FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — The Crabapple Fire is now fully contained. Having burned nearly 9,900 acres, the wildfire that sparked north of Fredericksburg Saturday has reached 100% containment ...

A wildfire that ignited near Fredericksburg on Saturday, which could be seen as far as Austin, is still less than 50-percent contained. The Crabapple Fire has put most parts of Central and South ...