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The father of a Russian man died on Burning People’s Day after authorities confirmed his son was the victim of a homicide that killed famous art and music gatherings.
Vadim Kruglov, a 37-year-old Russian national living in Washington state, was found “lying in a pool of blood,” according to the Pershing County Sheriff’s Office. His death has caused a serious shadow on the annual event held Black Rock Desert in Nevada.
exist Video release His father, Igor Kruglov, told Facebook on Thursday that he could not express his feelings about losing his son.
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Vadim Kruglov, a 37-year-old Russian national living in Washington state, was found “lying in a pool of blood,” according to the Pershing County Sheriff’s Office. (@sofi.co__ via Instagram)
Igor Kruglov said in Russian: “I am proud of my son and now is well known worldwide.” “He has always felt injustice and has always fought for justice. I believe something similar happened here. The world is usually unfair, but as a peaceful person, I seek justice. I want those who are responsible for the consequences.”
Igor Kruglov also thanked his son’s friends for contacting him after the tragedy, noting: “Everyone is helping them.”
The Pershing County Sheriff’s Office told Fox News on Friday that it has no new updates on the investigation.
The Burning Man organizer expressed his condolences, saying: “Our hearts go out to Wadim’s family and friends, and we are sad about the loss of community members.” The organizer also confirmed that they are working fully with law enforcement.
“The Burning People Program is doing everything possible to assist the sheriff’s investigation so that the perpetrators can be captured and brought to justice,” the group said.
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Fire burned during Burning Man’s Day in Nevada on August 30, 2025. (Siobhan McAndrew/Reno Gazette Journal via USA Today)
This includes coordinated donations to the Secret Witness Program, which provides incentives for prompts to assist in investigations.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred between 8:00 and 9:30 local time on August 30. The annual event attracts thousands of participants, known as the Burner, transforms the desert into a temporary city that includes large art installations, themed camps and iconic ritual burns.
The two final nights of the festival include a pair of massive “burnings.” The first involves participants loading a 100-foot-tall wooden statue of a man with fireworks, and the second consisting of a burning “stomb”.
When authorities marked an officer on Saturday night, causing the victim to find an officer, authorities were told the scene, police described the victim In a press release on Monday Such as “apparently deceased”.
A person recorded during the annual Burning Man’s Day held on September 4, 2023. (Julie Hospy/AFP via Getty Images)
The area was immediately protected, and since then, investigators interviewed several people who might be nearby.
Despite the shock of the incident, officials have shown that the death appears to be an isolated incident. The Sheriff’s Office said earlier this week Continue to investigate and seek public assistance. They believe that witnesses in the community can grasp important clues.
Police ask anyone with information to call 775-273-2641 and Reference Case #25-318.
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Burning Man organizers stressed the importance of not hindering investigations. “The safety and well-being of our community is crucial,” according to the Associated Press. Support services are also available to participants who may be affected, according to reports.
Stepheny Price is involved in crimes, including missing persons, homicides and immigration crimes. Story tip: stepheny.price@fox.com.
