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Massive fire engulfed the main stage of Tomorrowland music festival. The blaze, which occurred on Wednesday evening, left the stage severely damaged and sent plumes of smoke into the Belgian sky. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the approximately 1,000 workers present at the site. Emergency services responded quickly, deploying several hundred firefighters to battle the flames. Despite the setback, organisers have now announced that the festival will proceed as planned, albeit without the iconic main stage and are working diligently to find solutions for the upcoming weekends.

According to a report in We Rave You, Mayor Jeroen Baert has confirmed that a full consultation is underway with key stakeholders, including the organizers, safety unit, fire department, police, and disaster coordinator. The outcome of this assessment will determine whether the festival can proceed as planned, with the safety of attendees and staff being the top priority. The decision will be made in collaboration with the organizers and relevant authorities, ensuring that all necessary measures are in place to mitigate any potential risks.

Tomorrowland is one of the world's largest electronic dance music festivals which is expected to the world's largest electronic dance music festivals. The festival is all set to begin this Friday and will continue until two days. The festival boasts a star-studded lineup, featuring prominent DJs and electronic music artists such as David Guetta, Lost Frequencies, Armin Van Buuren and Charlotte de Witte.

While the main stage's destruction poses a significant challenge, the festival's DreamVille campsite will open as scheduled and organizers are exploring alternative arrangements to ensure a successful event. While the main stage's destruction poses a significant challenge, Tomorrowland's history of resilience and creativity will likely help mitigate the issue.

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The investigation into the fire's cause is ongoing, with authorities examining potential electrical faults or improperly discarded smoking materials.