Jan 19, 2025 05:05 PM IST
Mahakumbh fire: The police said that the fire was caused by a cooking cylinder blast.
Mahakumbh fire: A major fire broke out at the Mahakumbh in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj on Sunday. There was no immediate news of any casualty.
The fire broke out in Sector 19 of Mahakumbh tent city. The police said it was caused by an explosion of cooking cylinders. About 20 to 25 tents were burnt down.
“Two cylinders exploded in Sector 19 of the Maha Kumbh Mela, causing a massive fire in the camps.” Akhara Police Station In-charge Bhaskar Mishra said. “Firefighters are trying to douse the blaze.”
Visuals from the site showed plumes of smoke emerging. Members of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel are also present on the site.
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognizance of the fire incident in Mahakumbh, his office said, adding that the fire has been brought under control.
Senior officers are also present on the spot on the instructions of the chief minister, it added.
“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,” a post on X by the Maha Kumbh 2025 official handle said.
The Maha Kumbh began on January 13 and will continue until February 26. As of January 18, more than 77.2 million pilgrims have taken a dip at the Sangam Triveni during the Maha Kumbh 2025.
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