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.

Those responding included Fredericksburg Fire EMS, Gillespie County rural fire departments and resources from the Texas A&M Forest Service.

Crews from Gillespie County are fighting a 400-acre fire in Fredericksburg. Residents advised to stay alert as conditions may change.

He said the need for hay is urgent. RELATED | Volunteer group delivers hope to fire victims Donations can be dropped off at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds located at 530 Fair Dr. in Fredericksburg.

Texans are uniting to support victims as firefighters battle the Crabapple Wildfire and a new fire threat in Gillespie County.

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 ...

Six days after first breaking out, the Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg in Gillespie County is now 100% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS). The fire burned 9,858 acres.

Multiple crews are working a “large, grass fire” Monday near Fredericksburg, the Gillespie County Communications Center said.

The closure was approximately 3 miles out of town. Fredericksburg Fire EMS, Gillespie County Rural Departments and Texas A&M Forest Service first responded to the area around 1:15 p.m.