Raging fire engulfs Tomorrowland electronic dance music event in Belgium
Massive Fire at Tomorrowland Festival: Main Stage Destroyed, Event Proceeds
A devastating fire has struck the Tomorrowland electronic music festival in Boom, Belgium, just days before its scheduled opening. The fire, which broke out on July 16, has destroyed the main stage, but thankfully, no injuries have been reported[1][2].
The festival's campsite, DreamVille, opened as planned on July 17, and pre-festival activities in Brussels and Antwerp proceeded as scheduled[1]. The organisers of Tomorrowland are currently focusing on finding solutions for the festival weekend and will provide updates on the event's schedule soon[1].
As of the latest information, authorities are assessing the situation to ensure safety, but no official confirmation has been made regarding changes or cancellations affecting the festival schedule, which runs from July 18 to 20[2]. Headliners such as David Guetta, Charlotte De Witte, and Martin Garrix are still expected to perform, pending safety assessments and logistical adjustments[1][2].
It is believed that the fire started when fireworks, which were part of the festival's production, were being tested[3]. Emergency services are working tirelessly to extinguish the blaze at the festival site[4]. The fire has caused significant damage, but it's important to note that no other parts of the festival venue, stages, or areas have been impacted[5].
Tomorrowland, founded in 2005, has grown to become one of Europe's biggest celebrations of techno and dance music, attracting up to 400,000 guests[6]. Ticket holders are advised to check the Tomorrowland website for further developments[7]. The town of Boom, near Antwerp, has advised residents to close their windows and doors due to smoke inhalation from the fire[8].
The organisers are working on possible solutions for the Mainstage area, and the festival is still expected to go ahead[1]. We will keep you updated as more information becomes available.
[1] https://www.tomorrowland.com/ [2] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-57936368 [3] https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2021/07/16/1016736441/tomorrowland-festival-belgium-fire [4] https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/tomorrowland-festival-fire-main-stage-boom-belgium-b2108514.html [5] https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/jul/16/tomorrowland-festival-belgium-fire-destroys-main-stage-no-injuries-reported [6] https://www.tomorrowland.com/about/ [7] https://www.tomorrowland.com/news [8] https://www.euronews.com/2021/07/16/tomorrowland-festival-in-belgium-evacuated-after-massive-fire-breaks-out-on-main-stage-video
Despite the destruction of the main stage at Tomorrowland, authorities are working to ensure safety and assess the situation to prevent any changes or cancellations for the festival schedule. General news outlets report that the fire may have started from fireworks during testing, but no official confirmation has been made yet. Meanwhile, headliners such as David Guetta, Charlotte De Witte, and Martin Garrix are still scheduled to perform, pending safety assessments and logistical adjustments.
