AUSTIN (KXAN) — A wildfire in Gillespie County that prompted evacuations Saturday grew to greater than 8,600 acres by the night, in response to an replace from the Texas A&M Forest Service.
As of 6:12 p.m. Saturday, the wildfire, named the Crabapple Hearth, was 0% contained.
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Fredericksburg officers stated in a media launch the hearth began close to 8700 Decrease Crabapple Street, which is north of downtown Fredericksburg. It then moved east throughout Freeway 16 North as a consequence of excessive winds and prime wildfire situations.
“Anybody within the path ought to evacuate instantly,” Fredericksburg Hearth EMS stated in a Fb put up.
Officers added, “anybody between Freeway 16 North and FM 1631 and between Ranch Street 1323 and Ranch Street 2721 needs to be ready to evacuate.”
As of seven:06 p.m., Fredericksburg Hearth EMS was directing evacuees to shelter at Zion Lutheran Church at 426 W. Predominant St. in Fredericksburg. Legislation enforcement will likely be within the space to assist.
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View of the Crabapple Hearth burning in Gillespie County on March 15, 2025 (KXAN Picture/Josh Hinkle)
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View of the Crabapple Hearth burning in Gillespie County on March 15, 2025 (KXAN Picture/Josh Hinkle)
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View of the Crabapple Hearth burning in Gillespie County on March 15, 2025 (KXAN Picture/Josh Hinkle)
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View of the Crabapple Hearth burning in Gillespie County on March 15, 2025 (KXAN Picture/Josh Hinkle)
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The Texas A&M Forest Service reported a wildfire burning Saturday in Gillespie County close to Fredericksburg. (Fredericksburg Hearth & EMS Picture)
“At this level, there isn’t any containment,” Fredericksburg Hearth Chief Lynn Bizzell stated in a press release Saturday night. “Our objective is to cease the ahead progress with air assist from TDEM and the Texas A&M Forest Service. Our crews are additionally working behind the hearth to verify embers don’t trigger extra fires. At the moment embers are flying as much as a half of mile and inflicting extra fires within the space. Our assets are working to guard buildings.”
The Fredericksburg Hearth/EMS Fb web page will likely be up to date as data turns into obtainable.
The Austin Hearth Division stated dispatchers have acquired calls about smoke within the Austin space, and they’re attributing it to the wildfire.
This can be a growing story. Examine again with KXAN for updates.
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