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A transport has been unloaded, the dozer was working on containment line on the heel of the Crabapple Fire.
A large air tanker that was used for retardant drops on the fire, March 16, 2025.
Crabapple Fire Public Information Map for the morning of March 18, 2025.
On Saturday, March 15, Texas A&M Forest Service received a request for assistance for a wildfire in Gillespie County on Lower Crabapple Road. Aerial resources and ground crews are responding to the fire. The fire displayed extremely active behavior, spotting, torching, and crowning in tree line. The fire pushed heavily by wind towards Hwy 16 with heavy smoke, limited visibility. The fire moved across Hwy 16 at and was held at FM1631 later in the evening.
Please see News section for most up date operational information.
March 21st - The fire is 100% contained.
| Current as of | Sun, 03/23/2025 - 08:11 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 8739 Lower Crabapple Road - northeast of Fredericksburg, TX |
| Incident Commander | Brian Mensch, Texas A&M Forest Service |
| Coordinates |
30° 23' 33'' Latitude
-98° 48' 60
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 1 |
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| Size | 9,858 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 03/24/2025 |
| Fuels Involved | Timber with heavy Juniper fuel. |
| Significant Events | The fire exhibited minimal fire behavior today with smoldering.
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| Planned Actions |
None. |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
The fire has been turned over to the locals. |
| Weather Concerns | None at this time. |
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