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Tomorrowland's Second Weekend Features 'Limited Fire Effects' Amid Drought Concerns

From VRT NWS · () Dutch

Translated from Dutch, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The second weekend of Tomorrowland has begun with "limited fire effects" due to drought conditions.
  • Strict fire safety measures are in place, including a ban on personal fires and cooking appliances in the camping areas.
  • Despite the restrictions, festival-goers can use designated barbecue zones for cooking.

The second weekend of the Tomorrowland festival is underway, but attendees will experience "limited fire effects" instead of traditional fireworks due to ongoing drought conditions. The festival organizers are prioritizing safety amidst the heightened risk of wildfires.

These fire effects are developed for use at short safety distances and are fully controllable. If necessary, the entire installation can be shut down immediately.

— TomorrowlandDescribing the nature and safety of the limited pyrotechnics allowed.

Code orange for drought remains in effect across the country, leading to the cancellation of large-scale pyrotechnics. However, "limited and controlled stage pyrotechnics" will be used at the main stage during select DJ sets. These effects are designed for short safety distances and can be immediately deactivated if necessary, according to Tomorrowland.

Safety evaluations are conducted daily in collaboration with authorities, emergency services, meteorologists, and experts to determine the use of any pyrotechnic effects. Furthermore, campers at Dreamville are prohibited from making their own fires or using personal cooking appliances like gas canisters and barbecues. This measure is crucial given the dry vegetation surrounding the festival grounds.

The decision to use pyrotechnic effects is never made automatically. It happens exclusively after a daily evaluation together with the competent authorities, emergency services, our own meteorologist and experts in the Event Control Center (ECC).

— TomorrowlandExplaining the rigorous process for approving any fire effects.

Tomorrowland has provided designated barbecue zones on the campsite where festival-goers can prepare their own food. The festival also hosted its annual neighborhood day on Wednesday, offering local residents a chance to visit the grounds as compensation for the usual festival-related disturbances. The doors officially opened for the second weekend at noon.

Gas canisters, barbecue appliances and other personal cooking appliances are not allowed. You can prepare your own food in our BBQ zone, which is provided on the campsite.

— TomorrowlandInforming campers about the restrictions on personal cooking and fire.
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Originally published by VRT NWS in Dutch. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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