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The fire road: blistering heat on Death Valley's main highway is setting vehicles ablaze - here's how to stay safe whether you're hiking its trails or driving through
By Alex Foxfield published
The hottest place in the world continues to be a potential death trap for car campers and other drivers caught unawares – and it could get even more dangerous yet

Death Valley hiker cliffed out after separating from partner to explore "steep and unstable" gully
By Julia Clarke published
The hiker had to be rescued by rope from the treacherous terrain

Death Valley records "hottest summer in history" bringing multiple life-threatening incidents – and it's not over yet
By Julia Clarke published
If it seems like you read about more heat-related incidents at Death Valley than ever this summer, that's because you probably did

"Even an experienced hiker can get into trouble" – dehydrated Death Valley hiker collapses despite bringing 9 liters of water
By Julia Clarke published
The experienced hiker did everything right – but the ferocious conditions still got the better of him

It’s official – July 2024 was hottest month ever recorded in Death Valley
By Dave Golder published
The average 24-hour temperature was an insane 108.5°F (42.5°C)

"It’s all about seeing what I can do" – 74 runners cross the finish line after tackling temperatures over 100F in Death Valley ultra
By Julia Clarke published
The race is frequently billed as the world's toughest foot race

Man suffers full-thickness burns on his feet after losing his shoes in the dunes of Death Valley
By Dave Golder published
Rescuers have to airlift him to hospital after a flip flop malfunction

Death Valley vandal topples historic structure towing vehicle out of mud – can you help identify them?
By Julia Clarke published
The National Park Service believes the tower was pulled down in April
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