INDIO, CA. (THECOUNT) — A large fire erupted at during the Coachella Music Festival Friday night as flames could be seen near the campground at the California venue.
Witnesses said they heard explosions before the public showers went up in flames. Video posted on social media showing the massive fire engulfing the structure.
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Firefighters responding blocked the area and urged everyone to leave. Luckily no one was injured, reports ABC7.
The Riverside County Fire Department now saying the fire was due to a mechanical failure of the heating unit used for water.
Officials say the fire has now been extinguished.
The festival is expected to continue as scheduled with Ariana Grande expected to headline on Sunday.
Geo quick facts: Coachella is a city in Riverside County, California; it is the easternmost city in the region collectively known as the Coachella Valley. It is located 28 miles east of Palm Springs, 80 miles east of Riverside, and 130 miles east of Los Angeles – Wikipedia.