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Brush Fire Erupts in Goochland; Extra Resources Dispatched

  • By Staff Report
  • News, Breaking News
  • Posted: February 17, 2026 EDT
  • Updated: February 17, 2026 05:13 PM EDT

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February 17, 2026 | Goochland, VA

Emergency responders are battling a brush fire at 4357 Riddles Bridge Road in Goochland, Virginia. Engine 621 arrived to discover a large brush pile fully engulfed in flames, along with several smaller fires spreading through an adjacent field. Fire command has directed crews to douse the flames with water, while requesting additional tankers and brush trucks to bolster the firefighting operation. The Fire Marshal's Office is present at the scene to evaluate the incident and determine its origin.

Engine-621 on Scene w/ a Brush pile on fire along w/ several smaller fires in a field. Command advise water on the fire. addt tankers & Brush trucks Request. Fire Marshals Office is on location.Engine-621 on Scene w/ a Brush pile on fire along w/ several smaller fires in a field. Command advise water on the fire. addt tankers & Brush trucks Request. Fire Marshals Office is on location.

The fire was reported on Feb. 17 at 5:01 p.m.

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