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40 Minnesota fire performers among those stranded at Burning Man
Minnesota performers stranded at Burning Man
Torrential rain has created thick, sticky mud at Burning Man, an annual week-long festival celebrating art, community and self-expression in the Nevadan desert.
(FOX 9) – Torrential rain has created thick, sticky mud at Burning Man, an annual week-long festival celebrating art, community and self-expression in the Nevadan desert.
38 Twin Cities-based fire performers are among those stranded, all members of Northern Fire Dynamic, which is based in Powderhorn Park.
“It’s a difficult situation to be out there to begin with because you never know what the weather is going to throw at you,” said Dave Pereda, a member of the group. He didn’t attend the festival this year, but has been numerous times in the past.
He tells FOX 9 everyone is safe, but they were not able to perform and they have no idea when they’ll be able to return home to Minnesota.
“I think everyone is doing pretty well right now. We will see what happens in another day or when they are able to leave because that’s one thing they aren’t sure about…when they are actually going to be able to leave the burn because…it’s a sloppy mess right now,” said Pereda.
As of Sunday afternoon, organizers are not allowing any vehicles to access the festival, so the only way out is on foot.
FOX 9 also spoke with Bob Tweedy, a St. Paul resident, who is attending the festival for the 6th time. He traveled to Burning Man with 5 other people from Minnesota and tells FOX 9 they have plenty of food and good company. Despite this year’s debacle, he says he will be back next year.