Fredericksburg scouts to help farmers and cattle stolens are approaching as Crabapple Fire

Gillespie County, Texas – In the low season, the Gillespie County Fairgrounds is normally empty – but this week it is overcrowded with hay and food.

In the past few days, the exhibition center has been used as a cattle supply point to collect donations for cattle breeders and farmers who are affected by the Crabapple fire.

From Tuesday, a spokesman for the city of Fredericksburg said that she had received more than enough physical supplies. Now ask for financial online support.

Gillespie County worked with the Onestar Foundation, Rebuild Texas, to create the Crabapple Fire Relief Fund.

“Your donation offers emergency aid, essential supplies and long -term support in recovery to help families to rebuild their houses, restore their country and start their shops again,” said the website.

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The spokesman in Fredericksburg confirmed that the fund is the only online donation portal approved by County on Tuesday evening.

The Texas A&M Forest Service said the fire was 90% and burned almost 10,000 acres.

Scott Crenwelge, owner of Lochte Feed and General Store, said that he had asked customers and calls all Monday how people could help in the community.

“It's just incredible,” said Crenwelge. “As soon as someone in Fredericksburg hears that someone needs help, there will be someone who will help.”

At the beginning of this week, Lochte Feed was one of five companies that contributed to enabling donations to the exhibition center.

Katelyn Eames from Allied AG Services also helped.

“In addition to dealing with drought and hail and illness, it can defeat a fire a little (as a farmer or rancher),” said Eames. “You are administrators of the country.”

Land owners and cattle breeders affected by the Crabapple Fire can call 830-988-6173 to learn about aid measures that are now taking place.

On Wednesday, officials from the Texas Division of Emergency Management expect the American Red Cross to assess the damage to the fire.

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