A woman passed away on the first day of the 2024 Burning Man Festival in Nevada's Black Rock Desert on August 25th, the festival confirmed .

The week-long event began on the morning of August 25th, and the woman was found unresponsive at 11:29 a.m. that same day. Burning Man emergency services responded to the situation and attempted to revive her, but their efforts were unsuccessful.

In a statement, a spokesperson for the festival wrote, “It is with heavy hearts that Burning Man Project confirms the death of a participant in Black Rock City in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family and friends affected by this loss. The participant has been identified by the Pershing County Sheriff’s Office.” (Black Rock City is a temporary base for Burning Man festival participants.)

As of the publication of this article, the cause of death has not been disclosed and the incident remains under investigation. The deceased individual's name and age have also not been released.

"The safety and well-being of our staff and community are of the utmost importance," the festival stated. "We are cooperating fully with local authorities as they investigate this incident. The Pershing County Sheriff's office is responsible for investigating all deaths that occur within its jurisdiction.”

In 2023, Burning Man reported the death of a 32-year-old festival-goer, Leon Reece, who was found unresponsive on the festival grounds, authorities confirmed.

This year’s festival will run through Sept. 2.