A massive fire broke out at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Sunday evening, destroying 40 thatched huts and six tents. Despite the chaos and panic, there were no major casualties reported and the situation was brought under control by the swift action of fire brigade personnel, police, and the administrative team. Initial investigations suggest that the fire was caused by a gas leak while making tea in a kitchen at one of the camps. While one person was injured, their condition is stable and not life-threatening.
On Sunday evening, a massive fire broke out at the Maha Kumbh Mela, engulfing around 20 tents in Sector 19. The Prayagraj District Magistrate and Senior Superintendent of Police quickly took control of the situation, suspecting a cylinder blast to be the cause. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also took stock of the situation. Thankfully, there were no casualties reported.