Main Stage of Tomorrowland Festival Destroyed by Fire Ahead of Opening
The iconic Tomorrowland festival in Belgium faces major setbacks as fire damages its main stage just before launch.
Just two days before its much-anticipated opening, the Tomorrowland electronic dance music festival in Boom, Belgium, has been rocked by a significant fire that has destroyed the primary stage. The blaze broke out at approximately 6:00 PM local time on Wednesday, leaving festival officials scrambling for solutions. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. With the festival expected to draw around 400,000 attendees over its two-weekend run, organizers are determined to keep the event alive, as the campsite is slated to open Thursday as planned. Meanwhile, firefighters are actively preventing the flames from spreading to nearby homes and woods, leading to some evacuations in the area. An update from the festival's organizers reassured fans that they are focusing on addressing the situation ahead of the Friday kickoff.
The iconic Tomorrowland festival in Belgium faces major setbacks as fire damages its main stage just before launch.
Just two days before its much-anticipated opening, the Tomorrowland electronic dance music festival in Boom, Belgium, has been rocked by a significant fire that has destroyed the primary stage. The blaze broke out at approximately 6:00 PM local time on Wednesday, leaving festival officials scrambling for solutions. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. With the festival expected to draw around 400,000 attendees over its two-weekend run, organizers are determined to keep the event alive, as the campsite is slated to open Thursday as planned. Meanwhile, firefighters are actively preventing the flames from spreading to nearby homes and woods, leading to some evacuations in the area. An update from the festival's organizers reassured fans that they are focusing on addressing the situation ahead of the Friday kickoff.
