Reno Firefighters Battle Blaze at Burning Man Camp

Reno Firefighters Battle Blaze at Burning Man CampReno Firefighters Battle Blaze at Burning Man Camp Reno, Nevada – Firefighters from the Reno Fire Department were called to Black Rock Desert on Saturday night to battle a blaze that erupted at a Burning Man camp. The fire, which started around 10:30 p.m., quickly spread to nearby structures and vehicles. Crews from several fire stations responded to the scene and worked for over two hours to contain the blaze. The fire was eventually extinguished, but not before it caused significant damage to several structures and vehicles. One person was injured in the fire and was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The Burning Man festival is a weeklong event that takes place in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada. The event attracts thousands of people from all over the world who come to create and experience art, music, and performance. This is not the first time that a fire has occurred at Burning Man. In 2018, a large fire destroyed several structures and vehicles. In 2014, a fire destroyed a large wooden sculpture that was the centerpiece of the festival. Fire officials are reminding festival attendees to be careful with fire and to follow all safety regulations.