UPDATE:The fun and games of theBurning Manfestival continues to deteriorate.
No details were provided on the cause or the victims name.
Burning Man is set to end by early Monday morning.
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EARLIER:Its a blooming mess at this years Burning Man festival.
The Bureau of Land Management released a statement Saturday saying Burning Man entry is now closed for this year.
Participants inbound for the event should turn around and head home.
The BLM oversees the public land that Burning Man is held on.
Todayslockdownwas foreshadowed on Friday, when organizers barred vehicle traffic and kept the exit gates closed.
Because of the closure, attendees were warned to conserve food and water.
Burning Man attendees are expected to bring in all the food, water and shelter they need.
More rain is forecast for late Saturday into Sunday.
The traditional burning of The Man wooden effigy is set for Saturday night.
No driving is permitted on playa except for emergency vehicles, event organizers said in a 5 a.m. statement.
If you are in (Black Rock City), c’mon shelter in place and stay safe.
The event officially ends Monday in a mass departure known as Exodus.
