Spectators share crabapple fire pictures, videos on KSAT Connect

Fredericksburg, Texas – A massive running fire north of Fredericksburg in Gillespie County continues to grow over thousands of tomorrow without containment.

The fire started on Saturday around 1:45 p.m. in the 8700 block of the Lower Crabapple Road.

The Texas A&M Forest Services said that the fire is now reported to be 8,640 ACRES from its original size of 400 acres.

Gillespie County's judge, Daniel Jones, made a disaster declaration that enabled the officials to evacuate, close and control the roads as needed, the city said.

The Sheriff office of the Gillespie County said that the smoke from the fire was in the area and possibly further visible.

A spokesman for the city of Fredericksburg asked everyone to avoid the area.

Take a look at the photos and videos that users shared from fire on Saturday:

If you want to send pictures or videos, read our guide below.

• Open the KSAT Weather Authority app or visit the KSAT Connect website. We recommend using the app for regular access to KSAT Connect!
• If you are in the KSAT Weather Authority app, click the camera symbol in the navigation bar on the bottom of the screen. You can also upload from the KSAT News app. Click here to get instructions.

• Register or register for a free KSAT insider account (member) or click on the orange button “Register to upload a pin”.

• As soon as you have registered, click on the orange button that now means “Upload a PIN”.

• Click on the blue button to select the photo or video you want to share.

• Select the channel and the category.

• Tell us about your photo or video by taking a description.

• The last step is to click on the orange button below to upload.

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