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Kim Dracula and Crew Escape Texas Tour-Bus Fire, Cancel Shows, Plan Quick Return

The Tasmanian artist aims to rejoin Ice Nine Kills in Madison within days following the loss of gear and personal items.

Overview

  • The bus caught fire around 6 a.m. in Texas while the musician and crew were sleeping, with crew waking Kim Dracula from a locked back room.
  • All aboard escaped without injuries, according to the artist's social-media statement.
  • Video posted by the artist shows the vehicle engulfed within seconds, with heavy damage throughout the interior.
  • The blaze destroyed most personal belongings and essential stage equipment, prompting cancellations in Texas and Arkansas.
  • Kim Dracula said they lost their phone, apologized to fans, and hopes to rejoin the tour in Madison, Wisconsin as soon as August 27, with longer-term dates still planned.