A bit of a scare happened at the Maha Kumbh tent city in Prayagraj recently. On a Sunday, a fire broke out, seemingly sparked by a cooking gas cylinder explosion in one of the sectors. Imagine the scene – thick smoke billowing into the sky, quite alarming for everyone present! Thankfully, firefighters were super quick to arrive and managed to get the flames under control pretty fast.
Initial reports suggested that about 20 to 25 camps were affected, which is certainly not ideal for such a huge gathering. But here’s the most important thing – and we’re all relieved to hear this – everyone at the site is safe, with no injuries reported. It’s a testament to the quick thinking and action of the first responders. The police force, led by Additional Director General Bhanu Bhaskar, played a key role in confirming that the fire was fully under control.
VIDEO | Fire breaks out at Maha Kumbh mela area in Prayagraj. Fire tenders rushed to the spot. More details are awaited.
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While the incident caused some disruption, the Maha Kumbh 2025 organizers have expressed their sincere regret. It’s clear they are taking this very seriously. The good news is that the fast response from the fire crews really did prevent a potentially bigger disaster. Right now, an investigation is underway to figure out exactly what happened and to properly assess all of the damage caused. It’s all about making sure the rest of the Maha Kumbh event is as safe as possible for everyone who attends this significant religious gathering.
VIDEO | Fire breaks out at Maha Kumbh mela area in Prayagraj. Fire tenders rushed to the spot. No injury reported yet. More details are awaited.#Prayagraj #KumbhMela #Kumbh #fire #FireAccident #MahaKumbhMela2025 #MahaKumbh2025 #PrayagrajMahakumbh2025 #FireIncident pic.twitter.com/Dg5T3NdVuX
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