the following update on the current conditions at Burning Man and Black Rock City:
Burning Man festival ends with cleanup underway after heavy rain
The annual Burning Man festival in Nevada ended on Monday after heavy rain and mud forced organizers to cancel the event's iconic "Burning Man" ritual.
The festival, which attracts tens of thousands of people to the Black Rock Desert, was held this year from August 28 to September 5.
The rain began on Sunday and continued into Monday, causing flooding and mudslides in the desert.
Organizers said the conditions were too dangerous to allow people to stay on the playa, the desert where the festival takes place.
The cleanup effort is expected to take several weeks.
Burning Man organizers investigating death of festival-goer
Burning Man organizers are investigating the death of a festival-goer who was found unresponsive in their camp on Sunday.
The person's identity has not been released.
The cause of death is also unknown.
Burning Man organizers said in a statement that they are "deeply saddened" by the death and are cooperating with law enforcement.
They said the festival has a "zero-tolerance policy" for drugs and alcohol, and that they are committed to providing a safe environment for all participants.
Burning Man festival-goers stranded in mud after heavy rain
Hundreds of Burning Man festival-goers were stranded in mud after heavy rain caused flooding in the Black Rock Desert.
The rain began on Sunday and continued into Monday, causing the playa, the desert where the festival takes place, to become impassable.
Some festival-goers were able to leave the playa on foot, but others were forced to stay put until the rain stopped and the mud dried up.
Organizers said they were working to provide food, water, and shelter to those who were stranded.