Fire breaks out at Maha Kumbh mela in Prayagraj due to cylinder blast, fire tenders rushed to spot
Public Lokpal
January 19, 2025
Fire breaks out at Maha Kumbh mela in Prayagraj due to cylinder blast, fire tenders rushed to spot
Mahakumbh Nagar : A massive fire broke out in the Maha Kumbh Mela area on Sunday due to a cylinder blast, police said, but there was no immediate news of any casualty.
"Two cylinders exploded in Sector 19 of the Maha Kumbh Mela, causing a massive fire in the camps. Fire fighters are trying to douse the blaze," Akhara Police Station In-charge Bhaskar Mishra said.
The Maha Kumbh 2025 official X handle posted, "Very sad! The fire incident at #MahaKumbh has shocked everyone. The administration is ensuring immediate relief and rescue operations. We pray Maa Ganga for everyone's safety."
It also shared a clip that showed a thick black column of smoke billowing out from the affected area.
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