What is Burning Man Project?

Burning Man is an annual event founded in 1986 by Larry Harvey and Jerry James. It was originally held on Baker Beach in San Francisco, but moved to the Black Rock Desert in Black Rock City, Nevada, in 1997.

Burning Man is a festival for people who love music, art, and culture. It offers a chance to experience music and art while camping in the desert. This year, the festival ran from August 27 to September 4, and attracted over 100,000 people. Many artists and celebrities from the United States attended, making it one of the top events in the country.

The festival offers a variety of activities, including DJs, underground artists, and other performances. The highlight of the festival is the burning of a giant effigy, which usually takes place on the last night.

What happened at Burning Man Project?

On September 1, a freak storm hit the Black Rock Desert, turning the normally dry and sandy area into a giant mud pit. People had difficulty walking, and cars got stuck. As a result, over 70,000 people were stranded at the festival.

The organisers of Burning Man announced that they were canceling the festival and closing all entrances and exits. They also asked people to conserve food, water, and fuel.

However, the situation became even more chaotic when the toilets at the festival became unusable. Some toilets were broken, and others were overflowing. This led to a lot of anger among the people who were stuck. The organizers were working to fix the problem, but the sewage trucks could not get through the mud.

One man was reported dead at the festival. He was about 40 years old, but the cause of death has not been released. The police are investigating.

People started to flee from the disaster.

After the roads were closed, some people decided to walk out of the festival. Some people put plastic bags over their feet, while others walked barefoot for almost 10 kilometers.

The famous DJ Diplo and comedian Chris Rock were also stuck at the festival with the other 70,000 people. Chris Rock realised that if they did not leave, people might start to eat each other. He and Diplo decided to walk 9.65 kilometers in three hours, waving their hands at passing cars for help. They were eventually rescued by someone who recognised them, and Diplo gave the driver $1,000 to take them to the airport.

The current situation

On Tuesday, September 5, the organisers of Burning Man announced that they were lifting the ban on cars so that people could evacuate. The weather in western Nevada had improved, and the sun was out.

On Sunday, there were still 72,000 people stuck at the festival. However, since the roads were reopened, the number has dropped to 64,000. It is believed that most people have already left.

The situation is improving, but there are still concerns. People who are still stuck are worried about access to toilets, food, and shelter. Some cars are also stuck in the mud. The organisers are working to address these issues.

We hope that all people who are still at the festival are safe.

Credits to pptvhd36, The Standard, Thaipost, and BBC.