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1 killed after fire engulfs tour bus on 60 Freeway in Hacienda Heights, California in Los Angeles County
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· August 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The bus was on the 60 Freeway when the fire engulfed it. The incident happened in Hacienda Heights, California, which is located in Los Angeles County.
A fatal incident occurred when a tour bus caught fire. One person was killed in the fire. The bus was on the 60 Freeway when the fire engulfed it.
The incident happened in Hacienda Heights, California, which is located in Los Angeles County. Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that one person lost their life. Further information about the incident can be found through the source.
The circumstances surrounding the fire and the identity of the person killed have not been detailed in the available information.
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Category: safety Published: August 21, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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