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Crabapple Fire Daily Update

3/16/2025

9:00pm

Size: 9500 acres

Containment: 55%

Date Started: 3/15/2025

Cause: Unknown, under investigation

Crew spent the day strengthening existing containment lines and tying lines together. Most of the fire is wrapped with containment line at this point. Crews will continue working into the night to address potential problem areas throughout the fire. A wind shift is expected overnight, so the focus will be on strengthening the northern edge of the fire. 

A more accurate estimate of acreage was achieved in the daylight, totaling approximately 9500 acres. The number of structures lost is still unknown since much of the area is very rural and will take time to do a proper assessment. Assessments began today and will continue through tomorrow. Red Cross has set up a shelter at Zion Lutheran Church at 426 W. Main St. Currently, food, water and other supply donations are not needed. If the public would like to give to the relief effort, please email crabapplefire@fbgtx.org. 

Weather: Gusty south winds and continued low humidity will be expected across South Central Texas Monday resulting in critical fire weather conditions for areas mainly along and west of the I-35 corridor. Sustained winds around 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts to 35 mph will coincide with minimum RH values of 10 to 20 percent across the affected area. The wind speeds decrease and the humidity levels will recover later Monday night.

Structures Threathened: Approximately 50

Evacuations and closures: Evacuations were made on an individual home basis. Officials will make evacuations as needed. Please listen if you are asked to evacuate. 

Damages and Injuries: Unknown number of homes damaged or lost. One minor injury of a firefighter has been reported, they are expected to make a full recovery.