Fire breaks out at Coachella music festival

Festival-goers at Coachella were plunged into panic and urged to flee after fire outbreak. Photo / Twitter

A fire broke out in the early hours of the morning at the Palm Springs Coachella music festival.

Footage of the blaze emerged on Twitter, as festival-goers were urged to stand clear of the flames.

One person was reportedly seen escaping the fire as it built up around the campsite showers.

Yoooooo THERE WAS JUSR AN EXPLOSION AT COACHELLA

— Tadessé (@haveyoumettad) April 13, 2019

Explosion in Coachella camp grounds at 2 AM, looks like propane tank exploded. @BuzzFeedNews pic.twitter.com/PakGCCgzfh

— allisyn hunter (@allisynhunter) April 13, 2019

The county fire department, promptly on the scene, explained what happened on a Twitter post.

The post reads: "Fire Contained. Mobile Shower Unit in Lot 8 Storage Area. Total of 2 trailers involved. 1 damaged, 1 destroyed. No reported injuries to fire personnel or civilians. Fire crews will remain on scene for 1 hour for overhaul. #Coachella."

Janelle Monae performs onstage. Photo / Getty Images

Coachella hosts the best of the showbiz world, with singer Janelle Monae among those performing.

Celebrities travel from afar for the annual festival.