Death At 2023 Burning Man Under Investigation As Thousands Still Remain Stranded in Nevada

Organizers closed the 2023 Burning Man festival after one death was reported over the weekend. Consequently, the shutdown left almost 80,000 attendees stranded in the Black Rock Desert, Nevada.

Following a report of the death of one individual, organizers of the 2023 Burning Man festival shut down the entrance and exit gates to inbound vehicles. Reports say the 2023 Burning Man festival in the Black Rock Desert around 110 miles north of the city of Reno was attended by almost 80,000 activists, artists, and musicians.

Nonetheless, an article in Fortune states that the authorities are working to open the exit routes by the end of this weekend. Further reports say the road closures were done before the large wooden sculpture that was supposed to have been burned during the 2023 Burning Man festival was set on fire.

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Death At 2023 Burning Man Still Under Investigation

According to an article in AP News, on September 3, U.S. President Joe Biden reportedly stated during a speech in Delaware that he is aware of the situation at the 2023 Burning Man festival including the reports of death. Biden further stated that the White House is already in touch with the local officials in Nevada but is not yet informed of the cause of death of the casualty.

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