FREDERICKSBURG, Texas – A massive wildfire north of Fredericksburg in Gillespie County has raged across thousands of acres.
The fire began around 1:45 p.m. on Saturday in the 8700 block of Lower Crabapple Road.
As of 4:47 a.m. Sunday, the Texas A&M Forest Services said the fire is now reportedly 8,640 acres, up from its original size of 400 acres. Officials reported the fire was 40% contained.
Gillespie County Judge Daniel Jones issued a declaration of disaster, allowing officials to evacuate, close roads and control ingress and egress as needed, the city said.
The Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office said the smoke from the fire is visible around the area and possibly even further.
A spokesperson for the City of Fredericksburg requested everyone to avoid the area.
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