Fire Destroys Tomorrowland Main Stage Belgium Days Before Festival

The main stage of Tomorrowland, one of the world's largest electronic dance music festivals held in Boom, Belgium, was severely damaged by a massive fire just two days before the event's scheduled start. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the cause of the blaze remains under investigation, with some reports suggesting a fireworks malfunction during stage testing may have triggered the fire. Despite the destruction of the main stage, organizers confirmed that the festival will continue as planned, with other stages intact and additional events scheduled in nearby cities like Brussels and Antwerp. The DreamVille campsite was set to open on July 17, and major electronic artists such as Steve Aoki and David Guetta are still expected to perform. Festival representatives expressed their devastation over the loss but remain optimistic about delivering a memorable experience to the anticipated 400,000 attendees. Local authorities advised residents to keep windows and doors closed as firefighters worked to control the blaze, which spread quickly due to the materials used in the stage's construction.