Firefighters continue battling a massive wildfire near Fredericksburg, Texas. The blaze has burned 9,500 acres, prompting evacuations and containment efforts.
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The Texas A&M Forest Service and fire officials in Gillespie County are working together to put out a massive wildfire near Fredericksburg, Texas. The fire has burned about 9,500 acres and is only 40% controlled.
People living in the straight path of the fire, which goes from Lower Crabapple to FM 1631, have been told to leave their homes immediately. A Red Cross shelter has been set up at Zion Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg to help those who have had to leave their homes.
Lynn Bizzell, the fire chief of Fredericksburg, said that firefighters worked all night to stop the fire at FM 1631. Crews are strengthening the containment lines along Highway 16 North and Lower Crabapple Road. Airplanes and ground units are protecting structures.
So far, no injuries or deaths have been reported by officials. On Sunday, damage estimates will determine how much damage was done to homes and buildings. Heavy machinery, engines, and planes are helping to extinguish the fire, and workers are on high alert because the wind speed is rising, which could make things worse.
There aren't any immediate concerns about the air quality right now, but officials are still closely monitoring things. People in the area who want to help with the rescue efforts can email crabapplefire@fbgtx.org.
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