With just two days until the Tomorrowland festival kicks off, a fire has consumed the main stage, causing extensive damage but thankfully no reported injuries. Organisers are working on contingency plans to ensure the festival goes on as scheduled.
Tomorrowland Festival's Main Stage Destroyed by Fire Just Days Before Opening
Tomorrowland Festival's Main Stage Destroyed by Fire Just Days Before Opening
A devastating fire has wrecked the main stage of the Tomorrowland festival in Belgium, raising concerns as the event draws near.
A fire has engulfed the main stage at the Tomorrowland music festival in Belgium, just 48 hours ahead of its anticipated opening. The incident occurred on Wednesday, with festival organisers confirming severe damage to the venue. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported, though the origin of the fire remains undetermined.
The festival, set to take place in Boom, a town located south of Antwerp, is expecting around 400,000 attendees over its two-weekend run. High-profile artists including David Guetta, Swedish House Mafia, and Charlotte De Witte are slated to perform.
Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with one worker recalling the moment the fire erupted. "We suddenly heard bangs and saw fire near the stage, a huge amount of fire. We were just putting the finishing touches on it. One more day and it would be finished. Four weeks of work... gone in half an hour," the worker remarked.
Firefighters remained on-site, battling to prevent the flames from spreading to nearby homes and woodlands, leading to the temporary evacuation of some locals. Despite the setback, organisers reassured fans that the campsite would open as planned on Thursday, emphasizing their commitment to finding solutions for hosting the festival without the main stage. The show will go on, albeit in a different format, as plans unfold to ensure attendees enjoy the music experience they anticipate.
