Abbott announces federal assistance for Crabapple wildfire
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved the state requests for fire management assistance through grants for the Rest Area Fire in Gray County and the Crabapple Fire in Gillespie County.
'Texas is working around the clock to provide all necessary resources to local officials fighting wildfires in Gray and Gillespie counties,' Abbott said. 'With the approval of these Fire Management Assistance grants, we will continue to support our brave firefighters as they battle these dangerous blazes. The safety and well-being of Texans is our No. 1 priority, and we will work tirelessly to ensure impacted communities get the assistance they need. I thank our first responders and brave firefighters for their work to protect their fellow Texans.'
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As of Sunday afternoon, the Crabapple Fire has burned more than 9,500 acres, and officials said several structures have been destroyed.
The Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS) said firefighting efforts have resulted in the wildfire reaching 40% containment.
The approval of the grants allows Texas to be eligible for 75% reimbursement from the federal government for costs relating to fighting the wildfires, according to the press release.
Wildfire tips and information on how to report damage can be found on the Texas Disaster Portal.
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