In an unsettling turn of events, the Tomorrowland music festival, set to welcome over 400,000 attendees in Boom, Belgium, has been impacted by a dramatic fire that ravaged its main stage, just days before the event kick-off. On Wednesday, thick smoke billowed from the venue, causing organizers to declare a “serious incident.” Thankfully, no injuries were reported.

The festival, renowned for featuring leading electronic music artists, from David Guetta to Steve Aoki, is still on track to begin this Friday. Despite the incident, the campsite is set to welcome early arrivals on Thursday as per schedule.

Videos circulated on social media captured the alarming scene of flames and smoke erupting from the festival site, sparking concern among potential festival-goers. While the cause of the fire remains undetermined, organizers are in active discussions to mitigate issues surrounding the event, assuring fans that they are committed to making this year's festival a memorable celebration of music and community.

As preparations continue under pressure, the promise of exhilarating performances looms, ready to bring back joy to attendees amidst the chaos.

Yan Zhuang and Livia Albeck-Ripka, esteemed reporters for major publications, continue to provide updates as the situation unfolds.