Tomorrowland’s main stage burns down 48 hours before opening; 1,000 staff evacuated safely. Firefighters battle blaze as festival’s future remains uncertain.
Tomorrowland featival fire: A massive fire destroyed Tomorrowland’s main stage just 48 hours before the world-famous electronic music festival was set to open in Boom, Belgium. Dramatic videos showed flames consuming the elaborate “World of Orbyz”-themed structure as fireworks exploded within the blaze, though their connection to the cause remains unclear.
Around 1,000 staff members were evacuated safely, with no injuries reported despite the stage being “completely destroyed” . Thick black smoke billowed over the town, prompting emergency warnings for residents to close windows and doors.
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Tomorrowland’s mainstage has caught on fire
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Over 50 firefighters from Boom and neighboring Antwerp rushed to contain the inferno, preventing it from spreading to nearby woods. Tomorrowland spokesperson Debby Wilmsen confirmed safety as the top priority, coordinating with emergency crews as Boom’s mayor, Jeroen Baert, cut short his German vacation to manage the crisis.
Fire officials assured locals the smoke wasn’t toxic, though structural damage appeared severe – social media images revealed only charred metal frames remained where the iconic stage once stood.