A powerful dust storm with wind speeds reaching 50 mph struck the Burning Man 2025 festival in Black Rock Desert, Nevada, causing significant damage to camps and installations. The annual event, which draws around 70,000 participants who build a temporary city of art, music, and community before burning a massive wooden effigy, has been heavily impacted by the storm’s force. Emergency crews and volunteers are working to assess the extent of the destruction. | East Channel