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Van and Trailer Destroyed by Fire on SR-190 in Death Valley National Park

June 26, 2026 · Source: National Park Service

A white vehcile with red stripe is in the foreground. In the background a person in tan clothing holds a firehose near a smoking vehicle. — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

Firefighters responded to a vehicle fire on State Route 190 in Death Valley National Park on June 20, 2026. All six occupants escaped without major injuries, but the van and attached trailer were destroyed.

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