Strong winds are pushing smoke and ash from the Crabapple Fire near Fredricksburg east toward Austin, according to the National Weather Service.

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 Texas ...

Bob Nicks, president of the Austin Firefighters Association, says Austinites should be “very concerned” about what has taken ...

A total of 9 homes were destroyed as a result of the massive 9,800-acre wildfire near Fredericksburg. FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — ...

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.

That Hill Country blaze, which was 95% contained as of 9 a.m. Thursday, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service, was called ...

The Central Texas grass fire that broke out three days ago near Fredericksburg was 90% contained as of Tuesday evening, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.

Fire officials weren't declaring victory against the 9,700-acre Crabapple Fire, as windy conditions increase the risk it could again spread.

Officials warned that Gillespie County and the Texas Hill Country remain in extreme drought and at risk for fires.

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The Crabapple Fire north of Fredericksburg was 95% contained by Thursday. It has burned 9,858 acres since last weekend.

High temperatures and dry vegetation have created favorable conditions for wildfires across Central Texas, including San ...