Event organizers told the more than 73,000 attendees to batten down their camp and stay prepared for adverse weather conditions.
who have been forced to remain confined to their respective camps, unable to venture beyond the muddy sludge.
"Don’t operate generators or other electrically powered instruments that are standing in water. Cover or secure anything electrical," event organizers warned in an evening statement Friday. The gate and airport in and out of Black Rock City were closed due to heavy rainfall, according to event organizers who informed FOX Weather that it will remain closed as of 9 a.m. Saturday.
The event known as Exodus marks the official end of the festival on Monday. Prior to the official start on Aug. 27, the gates were closed for several days due to the remnants of Hurricane Hilary flooding the area.
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