If you don't take a few basic steps to protect yourself, the desert's mid-day sun will cook you like a hot dog. When the sun drops over the horizon, temperatures will begin to decrease. Overnight lows in the 40's can seem exceptionally cold after all that daytime sun, so you'll want a warm jacket and a good sleeping bag. Fires should not threaten nearby structures unless planned to do so. Large scale works of art may be burned within designated areas and precautions should be taken to ensure a reasonably safe burn.
Every participant has the right to experience flame.
However, burns are physically painful and scarring. Restrictions to fire activities should be balanced against possible dangers and available medical resources. Good sleep is difficult in a city where activity and sound continues nonstop. Reducing the sound level with a good pair of earplugs is essential to acquiring enough sleep and all Rangers will be issued a pair. Always wear your earplugs when sleeping in Black Rock City.