Event Brief
UPDATED Aug 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Aug 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
1 Killed in Tour Bus Fire on 60 Freeway
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A tour bus fire killed one person on the eastbound 60 Freeway in Hacienda Heights, authorities said. The blaze was reported shortly after 5:30 a.m. on the right shoulder, and several eastbound lanes were closed as responders worked the scene.
WHO: California Highway Patrol and unidentified authorities; one person killed
WHAT: A massive fire engulfed a tour bus on the 60 Freeway, resulting in one death and freeway lane closures.
WHEN: Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 10:56 AM ET
WHERE: Hacienda Heights, California
WHY: The cause of the fire hasn't been reported yet.
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