A firefighter was injured Sunday when a falling tree limb struck them while battling the Crabapple Fire that has burned nearly 10,000 acres near Fredericksburg,
The Fredericksburg firefighter was taken to a hospital for treatment and has since been released, according to Fire Chief Lynn Bizzell. The injury occurred as crews worked through the night to contain the wildfire that began Saturday afternoon.
Crabapple Fire will take 'several days' to fully contain after scorching 9,737 acres As of Monday morning, the Texas A&M Forest Service estimated the fire at 9,737 acres with 65% containment. The blaze, which started near Lower Crabapple Road about 11 miles north of downtown Fredericksburg, spread eastward across Highway 16 North due to high winds. "Crews worked the edges of the fire and any flare ups during the night," Bizzell said. "The southeast corner of the affected area is our focus today with the forecasted wind." Weather conditions remained challenging Monday with a Red Flag Warning in effect from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Officials warned of south winds between 10-20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and low humidity between 10-20 percent. All roads in the area reopened Monday morning, though officials urged people to avoid the area unless absolutely necessary. Evacuees were advised not to return to their homes yet. Gillespie County Sheriff Ayala praised the response efforts, noting that agencies from across Texas and federal teams had come to assist. "These assisting agencies did not get the call to assist. They heard we had a serious situation and took it upon themselves to head to Gillespie County," Ayala said on Facebook. The American Red Cross opened a shelter at Zion Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg, serving displaced residents. A livestock supply point has also been established at the Gillespie County Fairgrounds to collect hay, feed and fencing supplies for affected ranchers.
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