A fire broke out at the ISKCON camp in the Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh on Friday. The flames quickly spread to over a dozen camps nearby in Mahakumbh Nagar, causing worry among people attending the event. Fortunately, no one was hurt in the fire.
Fire officials were quick to arrive and control the situation. Pramod Sharma, the Chief Fire Officer, told reporters that they received the call about the fire at 10:35 am. Around twelve fire trucks were sent right away to Sector 18 where the ISKCON camp was located.
According to Sharma, the fire was completely put out within thirty minutes. The swift action by the fire department helped stop the fire from causing more damage or hurting anyone. The cause of the fire is currently being investigated.
The quick spread of the fire shows how hard it can be to keep people safe in crowded, temporary places like the Maha Kumbh Mela. Authorities are now stressing how important it is to follow fire safety rules to prevent similar events from happening again. The Maha Kumbh Mela is known for attracting huge crowds of people.
This event reminds everyone to stay alert and be prepared during large gatherings. Millions of people are expected to visit the Kumbh Mela in the coming weeks. Because of this, officials will likely strengthen safety precautions to protect everyone who attends.