Fans of Taylor endured a blistering heatwave to see their idol perform in Brazil last week. One fan expressed shock after sharing a picture capturing 'second-degree burns' suffered while waiting at the concert where fan Ana Clara Benevides passed away due to excessive heat.
Taking to social media, several claimed to have needed medical treatment as temperatures soared to over 100F (37C) at the Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro on Friday.
User @autoranya revealed leaving the event with three severe burns, attributing the intense heat to the metal plates on the floor transforming into 'hot plates at 40°C.'
Another fan described the conditions as 'inhumane' within the stadium, detailing a chaotic scene with crowds pushing against each other.
'When they opened the entrance, I was pushed and fell to the ground HOT. I got two second-degree burns that wouldn't stop burning in the sun.'
Some fans alleged being prohibited from bringing water into the stadium on Friday, while Taylor Swift reportedly directed staff to distribute bottles.
The extreme heat ultimately led to the postponement of Saturday's show, and a tragic incident occurred as a fan collapsed and was reported to have died.
Before, a young woman, whose name Ana Clara Benevides, 23, a Taylor Swift fan, suddenly fainted and then passed away during a concert of the singer at the Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos in Rio. She was given CPR by doctors at the scene, but despite their efforts, she did not survive.
According to the Brazilian newspaper de S. Paulo, despite being "resuscitated at the stadium for about 40 minutes," she suffered a second cardiac arrest while en route to the hospital.
Upon learning about Machado's death while attempting the show, Taylor broke down and wrote on Instagram:
"I can’t believe I’m writing these words but it is with shattered heart that I say we lost a fan earlier tonight before my show.
"I can’t even tell you how devastated I am by this.
"There’s very little information I have, other than the fact that she was so incredibly beautiful and far too young."
She added: "I'm not going to be able to speak about this from stage because I feel overwhelmed by grief when I even try to talk about it.
"I want to say now I feel this loss deeply and my broken heart goes out to her family and friends.
"This is the last thing I thought would happen when we decided to bring this tour to Brazil."
