Van and Trailer Destroyed by Fire on SR-190 in Death Valley National Park  Firefighters respond in 108°F conditions 
Death Valley National Park News Release


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


Firefighters respond in 108°F conditions

For Immediate Release: June 26, 2026

Contact: DEVA_News@nps.gov


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

The group were driving westbound up Towne Pass when the driver noticed the vehicle overheating. After stopping, they saw flames and smoke coming from the engine compartment at approximately 5:20 pm. They attempted to extinguish the fire with two fire extinguishers but were unsuccessful.

Temperatures were around 108°F as personnel from the National Park Service, California Highway Patrol, and the Beatty Volunteer Fire Department responded. Despite responders’ efforts, the van and trailer were a complete loss.

Despite the loss of this vehicle, the vehicle occupants made a good decision to bring fire extinguishers on their trip. Find more safety tips for visiting Death Valley National Park, go to nps.gov/deva.

  https://sierrawave.net/van-and-trailer-destroyed-by-fire-on-sr-190-in-death-valley-national-park-firefighters-respond-in-108f-conditions/

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