Preventing wildfire destruction in Austin

Unfortunately, wildfires have been burning all over Central Texas, and the risk of more destruction remains high. Austin City Council member Marc Duchen joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss

Crabapple wildfire nearly contained

The Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg is now 95 percent contained. The fire has burned more than 9,800 acres and destroyed several homes.

Cause of Crabapple Fire is undetermined

After investigation by the Texas A&M Forest Service and the Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office, the origin of the Crabapple Fire was a roadside start near the 8700 block of Lower Crabapple Road. The cause of the fire is undetermined.

New wildfire in Gillespie County

Evacuations are underway due to a fire in Gillespie County south of Harper. A fire is burning off I-10 going north in the area of Duderstadt Road.

Latest on Crabapple Fire

A wildfire in Gillespie County has burned nearly 10,000 acres in the span of about 32 hours.