🎇 What Happened? Fire Engulfs the Mainstage
On July 16, 2025, around 6 p.m. local time, Tomorrowland’s majestic mainstage in Boom, Belgium erupted in flames. Videos and eye-witness accounts captured a catastrophic inferno, with thick smoke billowing into the sky and towering flames consuming the stage’s elaborate structure.
🚨 No Injuries—but Chaos Ensued
Thanks to strict safety protocols:
- Only about 1,000 crew members were present—and none reportedly injured.
- Nearby residents were evacuated, and firefighters remained on scene into the night to battle the blaze and prevent further spread.
🎆 What Caused the Fire?
Organizers believe a faulty pyrotechnics test triggered the fire, as sparks apparently ignited the decorative stage elements.
🛠️ Festival to Proceed with Adjustments
Despite the devastation:
- DreamVille campsite opened as scheduled, and main programming in Boom, Brussels, and Antwerp continues.
- Festival organizers are working on temporary stage setups and solutions to honor the theme “Orbyz” without compromising the experience.
🎯 What It Means for Attendees
🏗️ A History of Stage Incidents
This isn’t the first time Tomorrowland stages have faced fire:
- In 2017, its Barcelona "Unite" stage caught fire—fortunately no casualtie.
- A partial collapse happened in 2019 due to storms, yet the festival adapted quickly.
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