Fire Engulfs Mainstage of Tomorrowland Festival Days Before Opening

A massive fire tore through the grounds of Tomorrowland’s storied Mainstage on Wednesday, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky and forcing emergency responders to battle the blaze just days before the event was scheduled to begin.

Videos circulating on social media showed flames consuming the elaborate structure, a cornerstone of the iconic EDM festival, which is scheduled to begin Friday, July 18th. The fire seemed to have originated on the right side of the stage before spreading rapidly through the installation.

Local authorities urged residents in the surrounding area to keep their windows and doors closed as firefighters work to contain the blaze, according to VRT News. The cause of the fire has not been determined.

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Tomorrowland officials have not yet released a statement regarding the incident or whether the fire would affect the festival’s scheduled opening.

The event annually features multiple stages across its sprawling grounds, though the Mainstage’s destruction would represent a major disruption to the planned festivities and efforts to manage crowd control. It serves as the centerpiece of the festival, hosting the biggest acts and drawing the largest crowds throughout the weekend.

EDM.com reached out to Tomorrowland for comment but did not receive a response by press time.