The Tomorrowland music festival's main stage near Antwerp was destroyed by fire a day before the event. Organisers confirmed no injuries occurred and announced the festival would take place over the next two weekends. Approximately 100,000 attendees are expected. Firefighters worked to save the stage while footage showed flames spreading. An investigation by Antwerp prosecutors indicated the fire appeared accidental. Tomorrowland has grown into an internationally acclaimed festival since its inception 20 years ago.
The main stage of the Tomorrowland music festival near Antwerp was totally destroyed by fire, a day before thousands of electronic dance music lovers were due to arrive.
Organisers insisted the festival would still go ahead over the next two weekends, despite the incident. About 100,000 people are expected in the town of Boom.
Images showed flames and plumes of black smoke engulfing the stage and spreading to nearby woodland, while several hundred firefighters worked to save it.
Antwerp prosecutors opened an investigation, stating the fire appeared accidental. Tomorrowland has become an internationally renowned brand, founded by two Belgian brothers 20 years ago.
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