Multiple Vehicles Burn In Desert Hot Springs

Update:

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA — An RV fire spread to two other recreational vehicles in Desert Hot Springs Monday, displacing three occupants and sending one person to a hospital for heat-related injuries.

The blaze was reported shortly before 1 p.m. Monday in the 17400 block of Ben-Mar, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.

The agency stated nine engines, along with an engine from the Palm Springs Fire Department, responded to the scene of an RV engulfed in flames that spread to other vehicles.

Crews contained the blaze about 1:45 p.m.

The Red Cross was requested to assist with the displaced occupants.

The cause of the fire was under investigation.

—City News Service

Original Aug. 31, 2026, post:

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA — Firefighters are battling a growing blaze in Desert Hot Springs after a fully engulfed vehicle fire spread to neighboring cars and a building early Monday afternoon, authorities said.

Emergency personnel responded at 12:54 p.m. to the 17400 block of Ben-Mar Drive following reports of a burning vehicle, according to Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department.

Upon arrival, crews found a vehicle fully involved in flames, which quickly extended to nearby vehicles and a structure.

Fire officials requested additional engines to assist with containment, bringing in mutual aid crews from the Cathedral City and Palm Springs fire departments.

No injuries or evacuations were immediately reported. The cause of the initial fire remains under investigation.

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