Prayagraj: A massive fire broke out in the Maha Kumbh Mela area on Sunday afternoon, triggered by an explosion of two gas cylinders.
According to the police, the blast occurred in Sector 19 of the Mela grounds, causing a large-scale fire to engulf several camps in the area.
Fortunately, there have been no immediate reports of casualties or injuries.
Akhara Police Station In-charge Bhaskar Mishra confirmed the incident, stating, “Two cylinders exploded in Sector 19 of the Maha Kumbh Mela, leading to a major fire in the camps. Firefighters are currently on-site, working tirelessly to control and extinguish the blaze.”
As the news spread, the official Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Twitter handle expressed its concern, posting, “Very sad! The fire incident at #MahaKumbh has shocked everyone. The administration is ensuring immediate relief and rescue operations. We pray to Maa Ganga for everyone’s safety.”
Along with the statement, a video clip was shared, showing a thick black plume of smoke rising from the affected area, a stark indication of the scale of the fire.
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Emergency teams, including fire services, have been deployed to the scene to contain the fire, and efforts are ongoing to prevent it from spreading further.
Authorities are also coordinating with local health and relief teams to ensure the safety and well-being of the Mela participants and visitors.
The situation is being closely monitored as the fire is gradually brought under control.
