An enormous fireplace has destroyed the principle stage of a significant pageant in Belgium – two days earlier than it was as a result of start.
Tomorrowland is a dance music occasion as large as Glastonbury – and David Guetta was as a result of carry out.
Footage confirmed flames and thick plumes of black smoke engulfing the stage and spreading to close by woodland on Wednesday.
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The fireplace gutted the principle stage
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Fireplace crews try and convey the blaze underneath management
The annual pageant within the city of Increase, north of Brussels, is likely one of the largest in Europe and attracts about 400,000 individuals over two consecutive weekends.
It’s well-known for its immersive and elaborate designs and attracts large names inside dance music – together with Guetta, finest recognized for tracks When Love Takes Over and Titanium.
Dutch DJs Martin Garrix and Charlotte de Witte have been additionally as a result of carry out, together with the likes of Swedish Home Mafia, Eric Prydz and Alok.
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Black smoke may very well be seen rising into the sky
The pageant’s web site described the inventive parts which went into the flowery fundamental stage.
The theme, described as Orbyz, was “set in a magical universe made entirely out of ice” and “full of mythical creatures”.
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Organisers stated nobody was injured within the blaze however confirmed “our beloved main stage has been severely damaged”, including they have been “devastated”.
“That’s a stage that took years to build, with so much love and passion. So I think a lot of people are devastated.”
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Spokesperson Debby Wilmsen advised reporters ‘lots of people are devastated’
Regardless of the fireplace, Tomorrowland organisers stated they have been nonetheless anticipating 38,000 festivalgoers at DreamVille, the occasion’s campsite.
