Tomorrowland under scrutiny after 317kg of fireworks found on Site

Authorities in Antwerp have launched a separate investigation into possible breaches in the storage of fireworks at Tomorrowland, weeks after a fire destroyed the festival’s iconic main stage. According to public broadcaster VRT, the probe follows an email from the Belgian Ministry of Economy to the Antwerp Public Prosecutor, flagging potential violations.

Moreover, inspectors discovered that 317 kilograms of fireworks had been stored unpackaged and prepped at the main stage ahead of the event. Additional concerns include pyrotechnics arriving on-site too early, unauthorized access to the fireworks, and the absence of required written notification to the FPS Security Control Service about their delivery and installation. Officials stressed these breaches may not have caused the fire, with the expert’s report still pending.

The 16 July blaze, which broke out a day before the festival’s opening, raised fears of cancellation. Organizers salvaged the event by building a smaller main stage in front of the wreckage. In the aftermath, debris analysis revealed traces of Bisphenol A, a chemical that can irritate the skin, lungs, and liver.

Tomorrowland spokesperson declined to comment, citing the ongoing investigation, but reaffirmed the festival’s strict compliance with pyrotechnic safety regulations and reliance on certified suppliers.

H/T: Brussels Times