(Black Rock City, NV) — The gates to the Burning Man Festival are back open. They were closed on Tuesday night, due to excessive rain and thunderstorms in Black Rock City. Officials say travelers need to be cautious, with parts of the area still wet. This is the second time the Burning Man gates have reopened after being closed. It also happened on Monday. Burners are also advised to keep all cables, plugs and generators dry and covered. On Tuesday night, a man was airlifted from the festival grounds after possibly being electrocuted.

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Burning Man Gates Reopen
Aug 28, 2025 | 5:36 AM