Second Festivalgoer Death Reported at Burning Man 2026

A second death has been reported at this year’s Burning Man festival in northern Nevada.

On Saturday afternoon (Sept. 5), Craigh Mann, 60, was found dead at his camp in Black Rock City, according to festival organizers.

“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.”

No cause of death was disclosed at press time.

Mann’s death marks the second reported fatality at this year’s festival, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The nine-day event began Aug. 30 and is scheduled to conclude Monday (Sept. 7).

The latest death comes days after another attendee in his mid-50s died 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.”

The man “immediately received lifesaving measures, and was transported to the onsite center for emergency care where he was pronounced deceased,” according to organizers.

His cause of death had not been disclosed at press time, and his identity was being withheld pending notification of his family.

This year’s event has also been affected by severe weather. Heavy rain on Friday (Sept. 4) temporarily closed the main entrance and exit gate, prompting organizers to ask attendees to delay travel and those already at the festival to avoid driving, according to TMZ.