Why multiple vehicles are getting 'burned to the ground' in Death Valley
Briefly

"Most vehicle fires here happen because brakes overheat going down steep grades. This is part of why nearly every car manufacturer comes to Death Valley National Park to test their new vehicles in the summer."
"Clearly the risk is much greater for heavier vehicles. All but two of the fires that have happened this year involved large trucks, and one other was linked to a pickup hauling a fifth-wheel camper."
Read at SFGATE
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