An update on the ongoing 24 Fire was shared during a community meeting held Tuesday night in Penrose, where officials provided new details on how the wildfire began and addressed concerns from local residents.
Authorities confirmed that the fire was sparked by a vehicle malfunction along Highway 115. According to officials, a vehicle pulled over on the highway, and the incident became the ignition point for the blaze.
The town hall was organized in response to community frustration over limited communication during the early stages of the emergency. Residents voiced concerns, prompting fire officials to offer greater transparency about both the response and contributing factors…