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Crews near Fredricksburg are fighting a wildfire that has already burned more than 9,500 acres. It is 40% contained.
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved the state’s request for Fire Management Assistance Grants for the Rest Area Fire in Gray County and the Crabapple Fire in Gillespie County.
County Judge Daniel Jones issued a declaration of disaster Saturday. This allows officials to evacuate residents, close roads and control ingress/egress as needed.
The Texas A&M Forest Service, the fire is 0% contained and has impacted around 8,640 acres. The fire is moving east to southeast.
"Thankfully, the wind has subsided in the Texas Hill Country and our crews are working to stop the forward progress of the Crabapple Fire," Fredericksburg Fire Chief Lynn Bizzell said in a press release. "Our team will continue work throughout the night, including monitoring FM 1631 to make sure the fire doesn't progress."
