Canadian Woman Dies at Tomorrowland Days After Main Stage Fire

A 35-year-old Canadian woman died at the Tomorrowland electronic music festival in Belgium shortly after falling ill at the event’s opening night, which followed a devastating fire that destroyed the festival's main stage. Emergency services resuscitated the woman, but she later died in hospital, and Belgian authorities have launched an investigation with initial indications pointing to a possible drug-related cause pending autopsy and toxicology results. Despite the main stage blaze, which spread flames and smoke and delayed the festival’s start, organizers quickly established an alternative setup, allowing the event to proceed with major DJs like Martin Garrix and David Guetta performing. Tomorrowland, held in Boom near Antwerp, attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors over two weekends and is one of the largest electronic music festivals globally. The fire's cause remains unconfirmed, and although no injuries were reported from the blaze, concerns about safety and health have been expressed by attendees. Authorities continue to investigate both the fire and the circumstances surrounding the woman's death.