Second Festivalgoer Death Reported at Burning Man 2026

A second fatality has been reported at this year's Burning Man festival in northern Nevada, according to festival organizers. Craigh Mann, a 60-year-old man, was discovered dead in his camp within Black Rock City on Saturday (Sept. 5) at around 3 PM, the organizers announced in a statement. "Burning Man Project is saddened to share that a second Black Rock City participant, Craigh Mann, a 60 year-old man, was found deceased by campmates in his camp on Saturday, September 5, at approximately 3 PM," organizers said in a statement.

"Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the participant’s family, friends, campmates, and all those affected by this loss." The cause of Mann's death has not been disclosed. This marks the second death reported at the festival, which marks its 40th anniversary. The nine-day event commenced on Aug. 30 and is set to conclude on Monday (Sept.

7). The most recent fatality occurred days after another attendee in his mid-50s passed away following a "medical emergency" at the festival on Thursday (Sept. 3). "It is with heavy hearts that Burning Man Project confirms a Black Rock City participant in his mid-50s experienced a medical emergency," the festival said. "Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the participant’s family, friends, and those affected by this loss."

Mann's exact cause of death remains unknown, and his identity is being withheld until his family has been notified. Severe weather has also impacted this year's event, with heavy rain on Friday (Sept. 4) leading to a temporary closure of the main entrance and exit gate. Organizers advised attendees to delay travel and those already at the festival to avoid driving.