Multiple agencies respond to Collegedale brush fire
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Several agencies responded to a large brush fire in Collegedale Monday afternoon.
At 12:45 p.m., March 3, 2025, a homeowner reported a large brush near a residence at 4618 Howardsville Road.
The Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department (TCVFD) requested a large mutual aid response due to other TCVFD personnel working another fire.
According to the Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management, officials reported six to eight acres caught fire due to a homeowner burning brush.
No injuries or structural damage was reported from the fire.
“We continue to ask all Hamilton County residents to refrain from burning any brush until we get some rain. These brush fires could have been worse. We appreciate the quick response from the Tri-State Mutual Aid agencies that were requested to the fire scene. This could have been a lot worse if we did not have the manpower and equipment.”
– Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department Officials
Agencies that assisted in the brush fire are listed below:
- Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management
- Red Bank Fire Department
- Catoosa County Fire Department
- Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department
- TN Forestry
- Chattanooga Fire Department
- Bradley County Fire Rescue
