A significant fire has erupted at the Tomorrowland festival site in Boom, completely engulfing the main stage in flames. Festival staff have been evacuated, but as of now, there have been no reports of injuries. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
However, loud firework explosions were heard in the area. Sources suggest that there may have been an issue with testing firework cannons, but neither the festival organizers nor emergency services have confirmed this information. The fire generated a large amount of smoke visible from a distance and is further exacerbated by a strong wind.
Tomorrowland, set to kick off on Friday with an expected attendance of over 100,000 visitors, has already seen the arrival of the first party flights bringing international festival-goers. It remains uncertain whether the festival will proceed as planned this weekend. The police are asking people in the vicinity to make way for emergency services.
While the situation is concerning, there is hope that the festival organizers will work closely with authorities to manage the crisis effectively and ensure the safety of all attendees. This incident underlines the importance of safety measures at large-scale events, and hopefully, any learnings from this situation will strengthen future planning at Tomorrowland and other festivals.