Approximately 70,000 people are anticipated to attend the Burning Man festival in the Nevada desert. The festival organizers are stressing the importance of treating everyone impacted by the ongoing emergency with patience and care.

A satellite image captured rising smoke from the Hawk Fire in Nevada on August 22, 2026. Crew members in Reno are finalizing the containment line around the fire. Meanwhile, visitors make their way to Black Rock City, situated about 120 miles northeast, where the festival will take place.