Classic rock fans experienced an unexpected disruption at Rodeo Houston when a Journey concert was abruptly halted due to an electrical fire. The event, known for combining rodeo action with live music, was interrupted last night when a power outage occurred during the band's performance of "Don't Stop Believin'" silencing the speakers, according to Click2Houston.
A concertgoer informed Click2Houston that an announcer initially attributed the disruption to a power outage. After the interruption, band members left the stage as staff with fire extinguishers responded near the drum set. The incident occurred in front of a packed crowd gathered to hear some of the band's most popular songs. The same announcer later confirmed that the rest of the performance was canceled due to the fire hazard.
Rodeo Houston, in a post on their Facebook page, acknowledged the cancelation, referring to the incident as an "unforeseen electrical incident under the stage area." Despite the serious nature of a fire, there has been no report of injuries resulting from the incident as of now. The specific cause of the electrical fire has not been detailed and it's unclear if this will impact any of the remaining scheduled events at the rodeo, as reported by Click2Houston.
The outage occurred during "Don't Stop Believin'," cutting the song short as the band left the stage immediately after the speakers went silent, according to ABC13. Reactions from the crowd and details on concertgoers' experiences or potential refunds remain limited at this time.
Rodeo Houston is expected to provide more details about the incident and the next steps. Officials are reviewing safety protocols to address the situation and prevent similar occurrences in the future.
