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Medical examiner releases causes of death for three men who died at Burning Man

Headline from KYMA Yuma

The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner's Office determined the causes of death for the three men who died at, or were taken from the festival and then passed away.

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  1. KTLA Los Angeles

    What we know about the 3 deaths at this year's Burning Man (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    The causes of death for three men who died during this year's Burning Man festival in Nevada, including a 62-year-old Southern California resident, have been released, with officials determining that two of the deaths involved drug toxicity.

  2. KYMA Yuma

    Medical examiner releases causes of death for three men who died at Burning Man (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    KYMA Yuma's feed description

    The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner's Office determined the causes of death for the three men who died at, or were taken from the festival and then passed away.

  3. Fox News

    Cause of death released for 3 who perished at Burning Man festival in Nevada (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Three Burning Man 2026 deaths in Nevada's Black Rock Desert were linked to cardiovascular disease, methamphetamine, MDMA and cocaine toxicity, according to new reports.

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