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Crabapple Fire Update

Friday August 5, 2023

8:00 am

Size: 56 acres

Containment: 100%

Start Date: August 3, 2023

Cause: Under Investigation

On Thursday August 3rd, Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) received a request for assistance on a fire approximately 6 miles west of Blanco, Texas. Texas A&M Forest Service responded around 4:15 pm, providing personnel, dozers and air operation assistance to the local fire department. The Texas Emergency Medical Task Force from Kerrville and Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System Strike Team (TIFMAS) arrived on scene at approximately 5:30pm to offer additional crews and medical assistance if needed. The fire is currently 56 acres in size burning through grass and timber near 19 structures.

Yesterday:

Texas A&M Forest Service resources arrived back on scene by 9:30 am. The Crabapple Fire experienced good relative humidity recovery overnight and local crews monitored and provided heat suppression, there was no change in fire behavior. Through the day, dozers continued improving containment lines and suppressing heat in the areas where the single engine air tanker (SEAT) dropped retardant on August 3rd. Engine and ground crews patrolled and sprayed hot areas where needed. By 7:00pm, containment had increased to 100% and command was transitioned back to Blanco County Fire Department by 8:00pm.

Evacuations: None

Damages/Injuries:  19 threatened structures, two were directly saved and none lost

Closures: None