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Fire Devastates Tomorrowland Stage, Festival Set to Proceed

Organizers remain optimistic as Tomorrowland faces a major setback days before its opening.

By Yan Zhuang and Livia Albeck-RipkaSource: nytimes.com1 min read
Fire Devastates Tomorrowland Stage, Festival Set to Proceed
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In brief

A fire has significantly damaged the main stage of Tomorrowland, the renowned electronic music festival in Belgium, yet organizers are determined to continue the event as planned.

On Wednesday, thick smoke billowed from the main stage in Boom, Belgium, just days before Tomorrowland was set to kick off on Friday. Organizers reported that although the fire caused severe damage, fortunately, no injuries were reported from what they categorized as a "serious incident."Every year, Tomorrowland draws over 400,000 attendees and features top-tier electronic artists, such as David Guetta, Steve Aoki, and Swedish House Mafia. With performances expected to draw huge crowds over the upcoming weekends, festival coordinators assured that festival grounds will open as scheduled.Attendees will start arriving for the weekend festivities on Thursday, and despite the fire, organizers are focused on swiftly finding solutions to ensure a fantastic experience. Videos circulating on social media showed the fire and smoke engulfing the area, but fans remain excited about the resilience of the festival spirit!

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