Joel, from Oklahoma, had been living in Switzerland with his wife where he worked in the construction industry. First published on September 3, 2017 / 10:06 PM. We pay for videos too. Five months after Aaron Joel Mitchell ran into a wall of fire at Burning Mans pinnacle celebration last year, some but not all questions surrounding his death are being answered. It remains unclear whether Mitchell was trying to run into the fire or tripped and fell into it while trying to avoid security staff, the newspaper reported. "They had a lot of barriers. More than 70,000 people attended the festival, SFgate reported. In 2014, a man died in Utah after plunging into a huge ceremonial bonfire at the Element 11 Arts Festival, a local version of the Burning Man festival. 6 1 more reply flickerkuu 5 yr. ago They do, it's a giant fence of fire spinning and firefighters sprinkled with cops and rangers. A man's died after running into a fire at the Burning Man Festival in the US state of Nevada. Known for eclectic artwork, offbeat theme camps, concerts and other entertainment, Burning Man began in San Francisco before moving to Nevada in 1990. 152 level 2 The Sacramento County Coroners Office has officially ruled Mitchells death a suicide, though the officelisted the cause of death cardiac arrest, bodily shock and third-degree burns on 97 percent of his body, according to the Sacramento County Coroners Office final report. For one week,. However, the scheduled Temple burn Sunday night went on as scheduled, according to Burning Man website. 2017 The Associated Press. We also know: Mr. Mitchell was a husband. She and her husband, Donald Mitchell, had last seen Mitchell on Aug. 1. Allen said it's a problem that the organizers have tried to contain by having their own rangers stage a human-chain to prevent people from getting to the fire. Aaron Joel Mitchell, 41, stunned onlookers as he dodged security to throw himself into the raging flames of a massive effigy being burned in front of thousands of people in Nevada on Saturday.. The poster, using the name Faedroid, said a security perimeter was set up roughly 60 feet away from the structure. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Burning Man at Burning Man12:55 Burning Man at Burning Man! He wants to do something special for his friend while at this year's celebration, but he's not sure what yet. This tragic event happened in 2017. 2 mo. He's really good at talking people down. Berry thereafter bought an RV, whichMitchell drove into the event. National ENQUIRER has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. Berry and Mitchell knew each other from when Mitchell lived in the Pacific Northwest. THE family of a married man who ran into an inferno at a Burning Man festival refuse to believe he committed suicide. he got through it. The sheriff said Mitchell's was a rare case and the only fatality he was aware of in his 15 years with the county, CBS News reported. Man Dies After Running Into Burning Man Effigy At Festival's EndA man has died after running into the 50-foot burning effigy that marks the end of the Burnin. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Other videos show the activities of the 2017 Burning Man festival from afar. Horrifically, Aaron Mitchell ran into the Burning Man festivals signature burning of a towering effigy, reported SFGate, was pulled back out of it, and was airlifted to a hospital, where he later died. Trauma needs processing. "People try to run into the fire as part of their spiritual portion of Burning Man," Allen said. There has been a death at the famous Burning Man festival, held in the Nevada desert. He made smoothies every morning. This year, a festival-goer named Aaron Mitchell, 41, broke through two levels of security guards protecting the area where the burn was taking place. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The couple also said that although Mitchell was 41, he would still remain their baby; Mitchell was called Joel by his family members. "He was like my mentor. Aaron Joel Mitchell, 41, stunned onlookers as he dodged security to throw himself into the raging flames of a massive effigy being burned in front of thousands of people in Nevada on Saturday.. "If it prevents someone from dying, who cares? For more information, please see our This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. His mumJohnnye Mitchelldescribed her son, known as Joel, as a "loving and nice person" who seemed happy when she saw him just four weeks ago. While the hospital has not publicly released any further records of Mitchells death, medical staff told Mitchell's mother, Johnnye Mitchell, no trace of drugs or alcohol had been detected. Someone claiming to be an eyewitness to that event wrote about what they saw on the internet forumReddit. His friends aren't talking. Such conditions are usually disclosed with the issuance of the event permit in early August. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. It only took 12 seconds," he said. Donald termed Mitchell, who worked in construction industry, a "good son" and said he wished what happened to his son should never happen again. Its a lot of ranches, a state prison and an ammunition plant.. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Ruled as a suicide, his cause of death was due to cardiac arrest, bodily shock and third degree burns on 97 percent of his body. It was captured by a photographer from Reuters. Aaron Joel Mitchell died early Sunday at the UC . According to The Review Journal, His severe burns were treated on the scene before being airlifted to the University of California, Davis, the closest burn treatment center. The harrowing incident in the Black Rock Desert is not the first time someone has done something of this nature. Download the 'Lehren Android App' - https://goo.gl/m2xNRtThis years Burning Man festival in Nevada witnessed a man named Aaron Joel Mitchell, 41, running into the blaze and losing his life after getting severely burnt.Log On To Our Official Website : http://www.lehren.comInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/lehrennetworksFacebook : https://www.facebook.com/LehrenNetworksTwitter : https://twitter.com/LehrenNetworksPinterest : https://in.pinterest.com/lehrenNetworksGoogle+ : https://plus.google.com/+LehrenCoLog On To Our Official Website : http://www.lehren.comLehren On Podcast: https://audioboom.com/channel/lehrenInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/lehrennetworksFacebook : https://www.facebook.com/LehrenNetworksTwitter : https://twitter.com/LehrenNetworksPinterest : https://in.pinterest.com/lehrenNetworksGoogle+ : https://plus.google.com/+LehrenCo Some 70,000 people from all over the world are thought to attend the gathering, and the man is believed to have dodged a number of security personnel to reach the flames. Aaron Joel Mitchell was 41. Some 70,000 people from all over the world are thought to attend the gathering, and the man is believed to have dodged a number of security personnel to reach the flames. Rescuers managed to get the man out of the fire and he was airlifted to an area hospital, but the sheriff later reported that he had died. The weeklong Burning Man event culminates in massive burns of an effigy known as the "Man" on Saturday and the "Temple" on Sunday. Copyright 2023 IBTimes LLC. We're not sure of that yet," Allen said. According to RGJ, its not clear yet why Mitchell ran into the fire. Thousands of Burning Man festival revellers see a man dive into flames underneath a massive burning effigy https://t.co/OMvaLORkYm, CJ Clair (@navasuewokedu) September 3, 2017. Promote calls, hugs, self-care, check-ins, and sleep.". 1:24. Would love your thoughts, please comment. By Elias Leight . The fire is so big, youre going to see it," said Berry, who's in support of such preventative measures. He died after being airlifted to a nearby burns centre. The terms of the permit are subject to change, taking into account Mitchell's death last year, Hendrixsaid. Aaron Mitchell Deserves Our Empathy 9/5/2017 As we all know, during the Man burn this year, Aaron Joel Mitchell (whom I didn't know) ran into the flames, and subsequently died of his injuries. A statement noted that Mitchells death was especially traumatic to juveniles who are allowed to attend the festival, and may not have the same coping skills as adults do when they see something this tragic happen before their eyes.. Authorities are investigating the death of Aaron Joel Mitchell, 41, who broke through a two-layer security perimeter during the Man Burn event in which a giant, wooden effigy is set ablaze. More:French architect will use robotic tools to build Burning Man Temple, More:Burning Man ticket sales begin in January, stay same price, More:Burning Man wants permission to grow to 100,000 people in the coming years. Berry spent months after Mitchell's deathhardly able to speak of him, and it still is beyond difficult. Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. View our online Press Pack. Man burned at burning man. Not from me, I dont know where he got that sense of adventure, Johnnye Mitchellsaid. "The significance of the man burning, it's just kind of a rebirth, they burn the man to the ground, a new chapter has started. Firefighters rescued Mitchell and attempted to treat his injuries on the scene. Find out more about how we use your information in our privacy policy and cookie policy. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. We pay for videos too. The entire week, he wasabstainingfrom any drug use and only drank modest amounts of craft beer during the event, Berry said. Aaron Joel Mitchell, 41, was airlifted to UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California after being pulled from debris, but he was pronounced dead on Sunday morning. There are no current changes to how the event will beoperated, but the federal agency also has not listed the stipulations for this year's event, according to BLM spokesman Kyle Hendrix. His mother was unaware of any mental health issues, she said, and he was never a troublemaker. Click here to upload yours. "The coroner asked us if he was depressed and we said no. #Burning Man [lifo.gr]https://t.co/zpENKjTBvz, presshub.gr (@presshub_gr) September 3, 2017, Man runs into flames at Burning Man, airlifted to burn treatment center. Aaron Joel Mitchell, 41, was identified as the man who died after running into the fiery effigy at the Burning Man 2017 festival, a horrific moment that was captured in a series of photos. Aaron Joel Mitchell rushed past a two-layer security perimeter and into a massive fire at the Nevada . The arts and music festival features the burning of a giant wooden effigy each year, with the structure reaching approximately 50 feet into the air. Mitchell's mother, on the other hand, feels that everything within reason has been done to make the event safe. Sign up and stay up to date with our daily newsletter. There was little that he could do. It is unclear how many other deaths have occurred at the event, as Burning Man is currently reviewing records of incidents at the event. One of the most shocking photos showed Aaron Joel Mitchell literally running into the blaze. He was airlifted to the UC Davis hospital burn center in California, where he died Sunday morning. He was taken by helicopter to the UC Davis hospital burn center, where he was pronounced dead. Aaron Mitchell was named as the man who died after running into the fire at Burning Man 2017, a horrific scene captured in graphic photos. Nevada - A man who jumped into the fire at Burning Man on Saturday night has been announced dead. Man falls into flames at Nevada's Burning Man festival https://t.co/GRrdGDukcF pic.twitter.com/uoDqTMqFbQ, CarHireUK.co (@CarHireUKdotco) September 3, 2017. His mother is using God to help her heal, his friends, recollections of hisadventurouslife. We really don't know. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Aaron Joel Mitchell, 41, died after running into the flames at #BurningMan2017 https://t.co/FEbdUwP4Nv pic.twitter.com/Xs6UoHPolP, David Sim (@davidsim) September 4, 2017, Mitchell journeyed far to attend Burning Man 2017. He's like a psychologist. The festival culminates with the burning of a towering 40-foot effigy made of wood, a symbol of rebirth, which usually happens the Saturday before the Labor Day holiday. Graphic photos of the incident appear surreal, as the long-haired Aaron was seen running into the blazing fire, and then falling in the flames as fire rescuers appeared, attempting to save his life. Click here to upload yours. About 10:20 p.m. Saturday, Mitchell broke through two levels of safety perimeters at the Northern Nevada festival and ran straight into the active fire, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported. Now his devastated dad Don Mitchell has told theLas Vegas Review-Journal: "We really don't know what happened. His devastated mumJohnnye Mitchell described her son, known as Joel, as a "loving and nice person" who seemed happy when she saw him just four weeks ago. Berry had no idea that he would be driving itoutwithout his friend. CNN . His mother said he had been in high spirits when he had left a couple weeks earlier to go to a solar eclipse festival. He was in great spirits when we saw him.". Mitchell danced the days away at Burning Man, but the nights were different. You can change your choices at any time by visiting your privacy controls. Part of the a360media Entertainment Group. In 2014 Christoper Wallace ran into an inferno at the Element 11 festival in Utah - a spin-off of the Burning Man event. Add some color to your look with these vibrant blushes. As seen on the Daily Mail, graphic photos of Mitchell running into the burning structure have been published. Aaron Joel Mitchell, 41, was one of . Meanwhile, Mitchell's mother, Johnnye Mitchell told Reno Gazette-Journal that it was her son's first Burning Man festival. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). The 41-year-old threw himself into the flames after dodging security at one of the world's biggest and most popular festivals. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Burning Man, which attracts nearly 70,000 people to Northern Nevadas Black Rock Desert each year, lasts a week before participants encircle the effigy to watch it burn to the ground under a dramatic display of fireworks. Man rescued from flames at Burning Man festivalRead more: https://t.co/KE5dCTC7Ha#reno #nevada #lifestyle pic.twitter.com/EfhexVjMXq, Ishbel Biskupski (@cidilije) September 3, 2017. I dont know what they could have changed," Mitchell said. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Since her son's death, she's leaned on her church community and faith for support. When Berry found out after the burn that his friend had run into the fire, herushed back to the camp. It was the last time she spoke to him. Mitchell's friend of more than 13 years, Justin Berry, had been with Mitchell the entire week. A Burning Man participant who ran into the flames of a burning effigy Saturday night after running past the security ring was pronounced dead Sunday morning. Berry still has photos of his friend from years past, but, when Mitchell ran into the fire, he had the phone with all of the photos his friends had taken for him during their nights of whimsy. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. One potential change could be a fence during the burn, a precaution taken during the Temple burn last year, less than 24 hours after the incident. https://t.co/ntfaZR9TsD pic.twitter.com/QysMDgoYL1, Carolyn Cerbin (@carolyncerbin) September 3, 2017, According to The Las Vegas Review-Journal, The annual festival is held in a dry lake bed in Pershing County., (Resulta una persona con quemaduras graves ayer en el "Burning Man Festival" ) Enterate en este link https://t.co/D50UMDOm42 pic.twitter.com/8LUlEhQ84V, Beat Night Mx (@Beatnightmx) September 3, 2017, As TMZ put it, a guy literally sprinted past fire crews Saturday night that were stationed around one of the giant burning man structures in Nevada, leaving him engulfed in flames. Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. A photo from the Burning Man festival near Gerlach, Nevada, at the Black Rock Desert, is shown above. 3 ago. Everybody loved him, he was really kind, he just wassuch a good kid, Mitchell said. Burning Man Festival: One Man Dead, Another in Critical Condition. Each yearBLM officials and Burning Man organizers report on improvements needed to better safety, security and health standards. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. After breaking through a human chain of security officers, Aaron Joel Mitchell sprinted into the flames at the Burning Man festival (2017). He died the following morning. The sheriff said doctors confirmed Mitchell wasn't under the influence of alcohol, but a toxicology report is pending. Were doing pretty good, but thats one of the hard things, we dont know why it happened.. He was loving and a nice person. She told the newspaper that her son liked hiking and outdoors, running. He worked in construction and was married without children, according to the newspaper. Millions of Americans nearing retirement age with no savings. Mitchell spoke about end of life, during the festival, according to the death certificate, obtained by the Reno Gazette Journal until last week. Burning Man is an annual event that draws thousands of people. Videos of the 2017 Burning Man festival are also appearing on YouTube, which show the moment that Aaron ran into the flames, and there are questions about how many people in the Burning Man crowd actually noticed Mitchell running into the flames to his death. The arts festival in Nevada regularly brings in a mixed crowd of curious tourists and drug-crazed revelers seeking a spiritual experience. There's a YouTube video about him. The effigy burned for around 10 minutes before Wallace headed towards the structure while being chased by security guards. Other photos also showed the man in the fire as well as rescuers running toward it in a bid to save him. A. Burning Man: Guy Runs Into Flames of Burning Statue, Airlifted to Burn Center https://t.co/inKJGMNFkW pic.twitter.com/F1mlF6VKMp, Fashion Woow (@fashionwooow) September 3, 2017. The arts festival in Nevada regularly brings in a mixed crowd of curious tourists and drug-crazed revelers seeking a spiritual experience. Five months after Aaron Joel Mitchell ran into a wall of fire at Burning Man's pinnacle celebration last year, some but not all questions surrounding his death are being answered . "No one knows what was going through his head. All rights reserved. The sheriff said that such mishaps were a problem for the organizers, and they had tried to contain them by having their own rangers form a human-chain to prevent people from getting too close to the burning effigy. Alicia Louise Cipicchio, 29, died after she was hit by a vehicle at the event in 2014, and Michael Furey, a close friend of several Burning Man founders, died in a motorcycle accident in 1996. https://t.co/NUok3EDBIW, Andy Howl (@andyhowl) September 3, 2017. They used to have wild times going to see one of theirfavorite jambands, Wide Spread Panic. We were just so thankful,so grateful for the people that risked their lives to save his, she said. A Burning Man participant (left) evades a chasing firefighter and falls into the flames of the "Man Burn" after evading the attempted tackles of multiple rangers and law enforcement personnel at the annual Burning Man arts and music festival in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada, Sept. 2, 2017. Pershing County Sheriff Jerry Allen said the man ran through a human-chain of security officers at around 10.30pm on Saturday. The arts and music festival features the burning of a giant wooden effigy each year, with the structure reaching approximately 50 feet into the air. A Burning Man participant who ran into the flames of a burning effigy Saturday night after running past the security ring was pronounced dead Sunday morning. Nevada sheriff: Man who ran into Burning Man festival's signature burning of a towering effigy has died. He was rushed to the on-site medical clinic and then airlifted to University of California-Davis Firefighters Burn Institute Regional Burn Center, where he died. Over the years as the event grew in popularity, deaths and crime have been reported, ranging from car crashes to drug use. Mitchells shocking actions and death at the Burning Man festival were caught in haunting photos and videos by those who saw him running into a burning statue. Firefighters leaped to the rescue and treated him on the scene., TMZ noted: Photos of the incident were captured, and theyre pretty graphic. Powered by. He wants people to remember him for the incredible teacher, hard worker and goofy dancer he was, not the image of the the dark figure running into flames that went viral in the hours after Mitchell's death. Updated on: September 3, 2017 / 10:51 PM https://t.co/G1II97HFPk pic.twitter.com/3Y6IuwjLhP. We, AOL, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Mitchell, 41, ran into Burning Mans central effigy as it was engulfed in flames on Sept. 2. It's followed by the burning of a temple on Sunday before the festivities wrap up Monday. Take movie night to the . You see what appears to be a long haired man running full force into the blaze and then tripping and falling with fire rescuers close behind.. Mitchell bought Berry's ticket to Burning Man, not a cheap gift considering that most tickets cost more than $400. Help was delayed as rescue teams had to avoid being hit by portions of the burning structure falling to the ground, but firefighters eventually pulled Mitchell out of the blaze. He was like Jesus to me," Berry said of Mitchell, whose friends called him by "Joel," his middle name. Mitchell ran past several layers of volunteers stationed around the massive fire and theninto the inferno before on-site firefighters in fire resistant gear pulled him out. DIY plant based milk is a easy alternative to cows milk. Attendees have tried before to run into the flames while the man is burning and there have been reported injuries from people trying to get a piece of the spectacle as a token and going through the hot coals. Firefighters pulled the 41-year-old out from the flames and airlifted him to hospital, but his injuries were too severe. The Inquisitr is a registered trademark. "I wish we had all been together, I dont know that this would have happened," he said. Related:Man runs into flames as Burning Man 2017 comes to an end; fence placed around Temple burn, Related:Burning Man wants permission to grow to 100,000 people in the coming years, Related:Burning Man ticket sales begin in January, stay same price. He was always very cautious about what he ate.". Getty "Maybe he was slipped something. "He was in great spirits when we saw him," Johnnye said. This weekend, thousands gathered in Nevada for the annual Burning Man festival, but the festivities were cut short when a man ran into the festival's titular Burning . Citing the doctors who treated him, he said Mitchell was not under the influence of alcohol, but a toxicology report was awaited. Aaron Joel Mitchell, 41,stunned onlookers as he dodged security to throw himself into the raging flames ofa massive effigy being burned in front of thousands of people in Nevada on Saturday. "He was a carpenter, he wore Jesus sandals, he always helped, he was magical," said Berry. All Rights Reserved. and our Police are investigating Mr Mitchell's horrific death, which was witnessed by hundreds of fellow . The sheriff's office says: "Rescuers had to leave him to allow the structure to fall and provide for rescuer safety before they could go back into the flames to extract Aaron from the debris.". Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Burning Man celebrates arts in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada. Man rescued from the flames at Burning Man festival https://t.co/CsY0z0abpO pic.twitter.com/T9GspfeKA0. Aaron Joel Mitchell, 41, was identified as the man who died after running into the fiery effigy at the Burning Man 2017 festival, a horrific moment that was captured in a series of photos.. She toldthe Reno Gazette Journal: We are just in shock, total shock. "Maybe in some weird way he did this for us, to inspire us to make better decisions. A man rushed past layers of security officers into a massive fire at the Burning Man festival's signature ceremony, suffering burns that left him dead just hours later. View our online Press Pack. He'd visited his parents in early August and then traveled cross-countryto the Eclipse Festival in Oregon, where he was photographed in two braids, rosy cheeks, and grinning in gold lame pants that had a Barbie tucked into the pants band. Sheriff Jerry Allen said a crowd of about 50,000 people had gathered to watch the burning of the 'Man' at the annual gathering in Nevada's Black Rock Desert. According to USA Today, Black Rock City fire personnel pulled the man out of the flames. The organizers cancelled smaller burns in the aftermath of the 41-year-old mans shocking suicide, and added extra security for the other main burning events. The sheriff's office also says that the attempts to rescue Mitchell were hampered because part of the structure was falling as they were trying to get him out. His mother told the Reno Gazette-Journal that Mitchell, who was usually called by his middle name Joel, grew up in McAlester, Oklahoma but was living in Switzerland.. Strictly star bags life-changing EastEnders role as part of new family, Baby's body found after huge search as cops quiz Constance Marten & lover, Bianca Gascoigne reveals very unusual name for her newborn daughter, I took pic of son, 18, before his first night out then the worst thing happened, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Johnnye added that Mitchell, who grew up in McAlester, Oklahoma, was a "loving" and "nice person" who loved outdoor activities such as hiking and running. Thousands of Burning Man festival revellers see a man BURN TO DEATH after he dived into the flameshttps://t.co/VKPS6Pk0jF. Shocking photographs revealed the moment Joel was chased by security who tried to stop him from running into the blaze at theBurning Man festival. Guess what the temple burn had around it? They had to wait till the structure had burnt and fallen before they could retrieve Mitchell. The problem was so prolific that festival organizers employed their own fire rescue team to try and prevent people from running into Burning Man structures as part of their rebirth or spiritual experience. The victim was identified as a Salt Lake City resident in his thirties, who broke through the established safety perimeter and entered the flames, Burning Man website said. His parents still have no idea why, nor his friends. I was at Element 11 in 2014 (a regional Burn in Utah) when a guy did the same thing and ran passed the fire patrol and jumped in. Aaron Joel Mitchell, 41, died of fatal burn wounds, another attendee was air-lifted after car hit tent. 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For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Aaron Joel Mitchell, 41, died after running into a blazing inferno at the Burning Man festival, Disturbing images show Aaron Joel Mitchell as he ran straight into the flames at Burning Man festival, The Temple burns as approximately 70,000 people from all over the world gathered for the annual Burning Man arts and music festival in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada, Don and Johnnye Mitchell have spoken of their devastation following the death of their son at the Burning Man festival, Joel, had been living in Switzerland with his wife, pictured, He was chased by fire rescue officers but they were unable to stop him, The wooden effigy at the festival is approximately 50 feet tall, Inside Burning Man festival where 70,000 party-goers dance naked and enjoy ORGIES in Nevada desert, A man watches the effigy burn in the Nevada desert last weekend, The effigy is made of wood and doused with fuel before being set on fire, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 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