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Nebo Mountain Fire Burns 1,160 Acres Near Fredericksburg
Gillespie County officials request additional state resources to fight the 35% contained blaze.
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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A brush fire burning in the Texas Hill Country near Fredericksburg has scorched 1,160 acres as of Wednesday morning, according to Gillespie County emergency officials. The Nebo Mountain fire, which began on Tuesday afternoon, is currently 35% contained as firefighters battle strong winds fueling the blaze.
Why it matters
Brush fires are a common threat in the Texas Hill Country, especially during dry and windy conditions. This fire has prompted a disaster declaration and the activation of the Gillespie County Emergency Operations Center, underscoring the seriousness of the situation and the need for additional state resources to help contain the blaze and protect the surrounding area.
The details
The Nebo Mountain fire started near the 600 block of Exxon Road northwest of Willow City and grew from 2 acres to 125 acres in less than four hours on Tuesday. By Wednesday morning, the fire had reached 1,160 acres. Texas A&M Forest Service has deployed airborne fire suppression planes to assist local crews in containing the fire, which is burning through rocky terrain in some areas.
- The fire began on Tuesday afternoon, February 24, 2026.
- By midnight on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, the fire had reached 1,000 acres.
- As of Wednesday morning, February 25, 2026, the fire has burned 1,160 acres and is 35% contained.
The players
Fredericksburg/Gillespie County-TX Emergency Management
The local emergency management office that issued a disaster declaration and activated the Gillespie County Emergency Operations Center in response to the Nebo Mountain fire.
Texas A&M Forest Service
The state agency that has deployed airborne fire suppression planes to assist in containing and extinguishing the Nebo Mountain fire.
Texas Division of Emergency Management
The state agency that is helping with the response and recovery efforts for the Nebo Mountain fire.
What’s next
Officials say no structures are threatened at this time, and overnight fire containment lines held up due to improved weather conditions. However, the fire is still only 35% contained, so the state's continued assistance will be crucial in fully extinguishing the blaze.
The takeaway
The Nebo Mountain fire is a stark reminder of the ongoing threat of brush fires in the Texas Hill Country, especially during periods of dry and windy weather. The coordinated response from local, county, and state agencies underscores the importance of preparedness and resource-sharing in effectively managing these types of natural disasters.
