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Massive fire destroys Tomorrowland main stage ahead of Belgium music festival
Just two days before the grand opening of the world-famous Tomorrowland Dance Music Festival in Boom, Belgium, a massive fire broke out on the main stage, causing extensive damage. The incident occurred on Wednesday, July 16, while thousands of employees were on-site making final preparations for the festival set to begin on July viral videos circulating on social media, flames can be seen engulfing the iconic main stage. According to reports, nearly 1,000 staff members were present during the fire, though fortunately, no injuries or casualties have been reported. A local publication, GVA, noted, "A large number of emergency services are present at the spot. People in the area are being advised to keep their windows and doors closed."advertisementTake a look at the video: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani)
Festival organisers shared an official statement on Instagram, saying, 'Due to a serious incident and fire on the Tomorrowland Mainstage, our beloved Mainstage has been severely damaged.' They reassured fans that no one was harmed during the incident. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tomorrowland (@tomorrowland)Tomorrowland spokesperson Debbie Willemsen told Der Telegraaf, 'Emergency services are on the spot. Now our main priority is safety.'The Tomorrowland Festival is one of the most celebrated electronic dance music events globally, drawing millions of fans from around the world. With preparations in full swing, the fire comes as a major blow to organisers and fans alike. However, with no injuries and swift action by emergency responders, safety remains the top concern as teams assess the damage and plan next steps.- EndsMust Watch
