Burning Man’s trademark effigy blaze postponed again due to flooding.
Burning Man’s “Man Burn” Postponed Due to Severe Weather
The highly anticipated “Man Burn” event at Burning Man, where a massive effigy is set ablaze, has been postponed to Monday night. This decision comes as torrential rains and floods continue to wreak havoc on the annual desert festival in Nevada.
In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), an account linked to the event explained that the extreme weather conditions had made it impossible to proceed with the burn. “Due to rain & muddy conditions Sunday and an inability to move heavy equipment & fire safety onsite, the Man Burn will not happen tonight, Sunday,” the post read. “It is now scheduled for Monday 9/4, at 9pm.”
Chapel of Babel Display Also Delayed
Not only has the Man Burn been affected, but the burning of the “Chapel of Babel,” a remarkable art piece, has also been postponed. The Reno Gazette-Journal described it as a ”large scale art piece” that was eagerly anticipated by attendees.
Challenges Amidst the Nevada Desert
Despite being held in the middle of the Nevada desert, the 2023 Burning Man festival has been hit hard by heavy rain, leaving over 70,000 attendees stranded. Tragically, there has been at least one reported death. Organizers have urged everyone to conserve food and water, as driving on the flooded and muddy terrain is now restricted to emergency services.
Even with the challenging conditions, event organizers have chosen not to evacuate the flooded site. Surprisingly, the attendees themselves have shown no desire to leave. “Burning Man is an all-weather state of mind,” shared attendee Star Heartsong with the New York Times. “When it’s time to leave, we’ll leave.”
Burning Man Project CEO Marian Goodell emphasized that they do not consider this situation an evacuation. “We’ve made it really clear that we do not see this as an evacuation situation,” Goodell told NBC News.
Despite the setbacks caused by the weather, the spirit of Burning Man remains resilient. Attendees eagerly await the rescheduled “Man Burn” and the opportunity to experience the unique art and culture that the festival offers.
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