FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — Highway 115 remains closed on Wednesday as Fort Carson officials state that the 24 Fire, which has been burning for a week, remains at 7,385 acres.
As of Wednesday morning, a Fort Carson spokesperson says that the fire is now 44% contained.
We would like to thank the Penrose and surrounding communities for attending last night’s town hall. Your concerns were heard, and your support has been greatly appreciated.
The 24 Fire is now at 44% containment with no increase in acreage. Firefighters continue to make great progress in strengthening control lines, removing debris, and clearing Highway 115. While Highway 115 remains closed, this decision is reassessed daily.
Tuesday evening, Fort Carson Officials held a town hall with residents who have been impacted along the Highway 115 corridor between Penrose and Colorado Springs.
- Watch what they discussed in the video player below
Fire investigators revealed the cause of the fire to be a vehicle malfunction along Highway 115.
The fire, which caused evacuations in Fremont County and had residents on edge in El Paso, as pre-evacuation warnings were issued, all of those orders have since been removed as of Monday.
To view our coverage from the previous seven days, click through the article below.
Wildfire
24 Fire along Highway 115 caused by vehicle malfunction, now 30% contained
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