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Kim Dracula Escapes Texas Tour Bus Fire, Two Shows Canceled

The artist aims to rejoin Ice Nine Kills in Madison on August 27.

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A bus engulfed in flames as seen from side of road at night.

Overview

  • The fire broke out around 6 a.m. local time while the artist and crew were sleeping on the bus in Texas.
  • Crew members woke Kim Dracula, who evacuated as the vehicle was reportedly engulfed within about 30 seconds.
  • No injuries were reported, but most personal belongings and show equipment were destroyed, according to the artist.
  • The losses forced cancellations of scheduled Texas and Arkansas dates on the Ice Nine Kills tour.
  • Kim Dracula said posting was delayed after losing their phone in the blaze and indicated plans to return in Madison, Wisconsin, on August 27.