Brush Fire
February 16, 2026
News, Polk County
Bartow High School Teacher Arrested After Backyard Burn Spiral into 5-Acre Brush Fire Amid County Ban
A backyard fire that grew out of control in Bartow on Sunday, February 15, 2026, led to the arrest of…
February 15, 2026
News, Polk County
400 Acres Burn Near State Road 60 in Lake Wales; 68 Acres in Davenport
Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) crews responded to more than 30 brush fires throughout Polk County on Sunday. The largest…
February 10, 2026
News, Polk County
Bartow Brush Fire Burns 190 Acres, Prompts Road Closures
Polk County Fire Rescue and the Florida Forest Service jointly responded to a fast-moving vegetation fire located off County Road…