AUSTIN (KXAN) — Firefighters continue to battle the Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg. The fire has burned more than 9,700 acres, prompting evacuations in Gillespie County. MORE COVERAGE: The latest info on the Crabapple Fire Smoke from the fire was blown into the Austin metro area o ver the weekend, as strong winds persisted. Red Flag Warnings are still in effect across much of the area Monday, with very high to extreme wildfire danger expected to continue into Tuesday. Wildfire Tracker: Where have wildfires burned in Central Texas in 2025? KXAN viewers and reporters captured photos from across the area showing the impact of the fire. Crabapple Fire Flames erupt from the Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (Fredericksburg Fire & EMS Photo)Smoke rising from the Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (KXAN Photo/Josh Hinkle)Smoke rising from the Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (KXAN Photo/Josh Hinkle)Smoke rising from the Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (KXAN Photo/Josh Hinkle)Smoke rising from the Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (KXAN Photo/Josh Hinkle)Smoke rising from the Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (KXAN Photo/Josh Hinkle)Smoke rising from the Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (KXAN Photo/Josh Hinkle)Smoke rising from the Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (KXAN Photo/Josh Hinkle)Smoke rising from the Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (KXAN Photo/Josh Hinkle)Smoke rising from the Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (KXAN Photo/Josh Hinkle)Aerial view of smoke rising from the Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (Courtesy Angie Pizzini)View of the Crabapple Fire from the KXAN Llano Tower Cam on March 15, 2025. (KXAN Photo)View of the Crabapple Fire from the KXAN Highland Furniture/River City Grille Cam in Marble Falls, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (KXAN Photo)View of the Crabapple Fire from the KXAN Covington Cellars Cam in Hye, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (KXAN Photo)Smoke rising from the Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (Courtesy Steven Thornton)Smoke rising from the Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (KXAN Viewer Photo)The Crabapple Fire burns near Fredericksburg, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (KXAN Photo/Jordan Belt)The Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg in Gillespie County prompted evacuations as it grew to more than 9,700 acres by March 17, 2025. (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey)The Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg in Gillespie County prompted evacuations as it grew to more than 9,700 acres by March 17, 2025. (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey)The Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg in Gillespie County prompted evacuations as it grew to more than 9,700 acres by March 17, 2025. (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey)The Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg in Gillespie County prompted evacuations as it grew to more than 9,700 acres by March 17, 2025. (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey)The Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg in Gillespie County prompted evacuations as it grew to more than 9,700 acres by March 17, 2025. (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey)The Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg in Gillespie County prompted evacuations as it grew to more than 9,700 acres by March 17, 2025. (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey)The Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg in Gillespie County prompted evacuations as it grew to more than 9,700 acres by March 17, 2025. (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey)The Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg in Gillespie County prompted evacuations as it grew to more than 9,700 acres by March 17, 2025. (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey)The Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg in Gillespie County prompted evacuations as it grew to more than 9,700 acres by March 17, 2025. (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey) Smoke blown into Austin metro Smoke from the Crabapple Fire over Austin, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (Courtesy Kevin Orput)Smoke from the Crabapple Fire over Austin, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (Courtesy Kevin Orput)Smoke from the Crabapple Fire over Austin, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (Courtesy Kevin Orput)Smoke from the Crabapple Fire over Barton Creek, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (Courtesy Steven L.)Smoke from the Crabapple Fire over Dripping Springs, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (Courtesy Laura L. Rayburn)Smoke from the Crabapple Fire over Dripping Springs, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (Courtesy Laura L. Rayburn)Smoke from the Crabapple Fire over Austin, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (Courtesy Stephen C. Webster)Smoke from the Crabapple Fire over Bee Cave, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (KXAN Viewer Photo)Smoke from the Crabapple Fire over Bee Cave, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (Courtesy Cass Wei)Smoke from the Crabapple Fire over Bee Cave, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (Courtesy Cass Wei)Smoke from the Crabapple Fire over Bee Cave, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (Courtesy Cass Wei)Smoke from the Crabapple Fire over Bee Cave, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (Courtesy Cass Wei)Smoke from the Crabapple Fire over Bee Cave, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (Courtesy Cass Wei)Smoke from the Crabapple Fire over Bee Cave, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (Courtesy Cass Wei)Smoke from the Crabapple Fire over Bee Cave, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (Courtesy Cass Wei)Smoke from the Crabapple Fire over Bee Cave, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (Courtesy Cass Wei)Smoke from the Crabapple Fire over Bee Cave, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (Courtesy Cass Wei)Smoke from the Crabapple Fire over Austin, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (Courtesy Richard M.)Smoke from the Crabapple Fire over Austin, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (Courtesy Richard M.)Smoke from the Crabapple Fire over Austin, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (Courtesy Richard M.)Smoke from the Crabapple Fire over Manor, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (Courtesy Carolina Kriechbaum)Smoke from the Crabapple Fire over Austin, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (KXAN Viewer Photo)Smoke from the Crabapple Fire over Austin, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (Courtesy Elaine Knutson)Smoke from the Crabapple Fire over Lake Travis, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (KXAN Viewer Photo)Smoke from the Crabapple Fire over Austin, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (Courtesy Jonthy)Smoke from the Crabapple Fire over Granite Shoals, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (KXAN Viewer Photo)Smoke from the Crabapple Fire over Dripping Springs, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (Courtesy Robert Stephenson)Smoke from the Crabapple Fire over Austin, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (KXAN Photo/Josh Hinkle)Smoke from the Crabapple Fire over Austin, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (KXAN Photo/Billy Gates)Smoke from the Crabapple Fire over Austin, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (KXAN Photo/Matt Grant)Smoke from the Crabapple Fire over Austin, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (KXAN Photo/Matt Grant)Smoke from the Crabapple Fire over Austin, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (KXAN Photo/Matt Grant)Smoke from the Crabapple Fire over Austin, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (KXAN Photo/Matt Grant)Smoke from the Crabapple Fire over Austin, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (KXAN Photo/Matt Grant) If you have a photo you'd like to share, send it to us at reportit@kxan.com. ...read more read less