Attendees Stranded, Event Halted As Torrential Rains Flood Burning Man
- Heavy rains turned the Burning Man festival grounds into a muddy mess, trapping over 70,000 attendees.
- Roads were closed for days until conditions improved enough for vehicles to depart starting Monday afternoon.
- Organizers postponed burning the effigy and advised attendees to ration supplies and "shelter in place."
- One death was reported at the event and is under investigation by authorities.
- Though challenging, attendees came together, helped each other out, and tried to maintain high spirits despite the difficult conditions.






















































































































































































































