James “Chip” Lilienthal has died. He was trained by the very first fire spirit of Zozobra and was the second person to help light up the night and burn Old Man Gloom to the ground. Burning of Zozobra: ...
Longtime Fire Dancer James “Chip” Lilienthal, the second-ever Fire Spirit who spent 34 years playing that pivotal role in the annual torching of Old Man Gloom, has died. “Trained by the very first ...
Shannon Newton poses with her torches in front of the Carlsbad sign at the Pecos River. Provided by Shannon Newton Adrian HeddenCarlsbad Current-Argusachedden@currentargus.com Flames illumined the ...
On March 16, 2026, in Hainan, China, @Yánxù, shared a video of a woman fire dancer showcasing her skills during a performance. In the video, the woman is seen performing with fire props when a man ...