Firefighters Control Sprawling Brush Fire in Concord Township

Firefighters in western Delaware County spent April 12, 2026, controlling a sprawling brush fire that burned more than two acres in Concord Township.

The emergency call was received at 1:55 p.m. On April 12, 2026, reporting a fire located behind homes along Cottonwood Drive that extended toward Baltimore Pike.

According to Bob Vasek of the Concordville Fire & Protective Association, the blaze consumed just over two acres of heavy timber. The fire spread across steep slopes, a situation exacerbated by strong winds.

No injuries were reported, and no structures were damaged during the incident.

Emergency Response and Resources

The operation required an extensive deployment of emergency personnel, and equipment. Approximately 100 firefighters responded to the scene, utilizing 12 engines, five brush trucks, and five utility vehicles, some of which were equipped with pumps.

one tanker was deployed, and two ambulances remained on standby. Fire officials also requested assistance from the state Forestry Service.

Vasek noted that the density of the woods created challenges for crews, specifically regarding smoldering logs that were difficult to extinguish.

It takes some time

Bob Vasek, Concordville Fire & Protective Association

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Public Safety Guidance

Fire officials stated that the spring season is often a busy period for brush fires due to the accumulation of dried material over the winter months and dry environmental conditions.

The chief advised residents who conduct controlled burns or burn yard waste to ensure the fires are monitored and that a water source is immediately available to extinguish the flames if they spread.

Officials further recommended that residents remove brush periodically throughout the year rather than waiting to conduct one large controlled burn, as smaller, frequent burns are less likely to get out of control.