Van and trailer destroyed by fire on State Route 190 in Dea…

Car Crash California Today in California: A van and attached trailer were destroyed by a fire on State Route 190 inside Death Valley National Park on June 20, 2026. The group was traveling westbound up Towne Pass when the driver noticed the vehicle overheating and pulled over. Flames and smoke were visible coming from the engine compartment at approximately 5:20 p.m. All six occupants escaped without major injuries, though the van and trailer were a complete loss despite response from the National Park Service, California Highway Patrol, and the Beatty Volunteer Fire Department.