Grass fire near Fredericksburg burns 75 acres

FREDERICKSBURG, Texas - First responders put out a grass fire in Fredericksburg.

According to Fredericksburg Fire EMS, the grass fire started around 1:17 p.m. on August 7 at RR1631 and Klaerner Road. Structures were threatened.

Around 6:19 p.m., on August 7, first responders said the fire was 100 percent contained and burned 75 acres.

RR1631 was closed about three miles out of town beginning near Klaerner Road to near the Palo Alto Creek. Around 4 p.m., officials said the road was reopened.

Members of Fredericksburg Fire EMS, Gillespie County Rural Fire Departments, and resources from Texas A&M Forest Service responded to the fire.