FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — Fire officials are currently battling a 400-acre fire near Fredericksburg, Texas, according to authorities.

Departments from across Gillespie County have responded to the grass fire in the 8700 block of Lower Crabapple that…

Posted by Fredericksburg Fire EMS on Saturday, March 15, 2025

Departments from across Gillepsie County have responded to this grass fire located in the 8700 block of Lower Crabapple. Officials say it started around 1 p.m. Saturday.

Smoke is visible in and around that area and further, according to officials.

Officials say to avoid the area as crews work to contain the fire. Texas A&M Forest Service has reported that it is 400 acres in size.

According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the fire is 0% contained as of 3 p.m. Saturday.

Around 2 p.m., the forest service said it was sending air support to assist ground crews, according to our sister station KVUE.

As of 3 p.m., Fredericksburg Fire and EMS said there are evacuations orders in place and crews on the ground are evacuating people as needed. If anyone has been displaced, a shelter has been made available at Faith Baptist Church located at 3022 North State Highway 16 in Fredericksburg.

By 4:20 p.m., the fire had jumped across State Highway 16 and was on its way toward FM 1631. Officials have urged anyone in the area to evacuate immediately.

The Fredericksburg Police Department has asked the public to refrain from calling dispatch asking for updates on the growing blaze.

Anyone who would like to help first responders by donating water or electrolyte drinks can do so at the Fredericksburg Fire Department at 126 West Main Street.

This is a developing situation and KENS 5 will continue to update this article as we learn more.