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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.
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