Overview

• Fire broke out July 16 during final assembly of the ‘Orbyz’ main stage at De Schorre park, consuming the ice-themed structure but causing no injuries to staff
• Local emergency services deployed crews and advised nearby residents to keep windows and doors closed as dense smoke spread over Boom
• Antwerp prosecutors have launched a judicial investigation into the fire’s origin with installed pyrotechnics under scrutiny and an expert appointed for evidence collection
• Tomorrowland organizers affirmed that DreamVille camping will open July 17 and Global Journey events in Brussels and Antwerp will proceed as scheduled
• Festival officials are evaluating temporary structures or rapid reconstruction options for the main stage before the July 18 opening