Crabapple Wildfire 65% Contained, Threat Persists

Fire crews continue to battle the Crabapple wildfire near Fredericksburg, Texas, which has burned approximately 9,700 acres and is now 65% contained. The fire began on March 15, causing evacuations and road closures, with residents still waiting for clearance to return home. The Texas A&M Forest Service and local departments are working to contain the blaze, supported by aircraft from the Texas Department of Emergency Management. A Red Cross shelter has been established in Fredericksburg for displaced residents. Separately, Florida's Palm Beach County, including Mar-a-Lago, faces increased wildfire risk due to dry, windy conditions, although no fires are currently burning there. Red flag warnings are in effect across much of the United States, indicating high fire danger due to similar weather conditions.