Third Burning Man festivalgoer dies as sheriff laments rise of deaths during 40th anniversary

A third Burning Man attendee has died during the festival’s 40th anniversary, officials confirmed.The person, who has not been publicly identified, died while being rushed to a hospital in Reno —  about 120 miles away from the festival grounds in the Black Rock Desert, KRX12 reported.“Although we average 1 death a year at the Festival, we have had two so far this year within the confines of the Festival and I have received information regarding a third who died in transit to a hospital in Reno,” Jerry Allen, Pershing County sheriff and coroner, told NBC News in a statement.The person’s cause of death was not immediately clear.This is a developing story.Please check back for updates....