Prayagraj/Hyderabad, Jan 19 (Maxim News): A massive fire broke out in the Maha Kumbh Mela area on Sunday due to a cylinder blast, police said, but there was no immediate news of any casualty.
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“Two cylinders exploded in Sector 19 of the Maha Kumbh Mela, causing a massive fire in the camps. Firefighters are trying to douse the blaze,” Akhara Police Station In-charge Bhaskar Mishra said.
The Maha Kumbh 2025 official X handle posted, “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.” It also shared a clip that showed a thick black column of smoke billowing out from the affected area. Authorities said that the fire was under control and all measures were taken to prevent its spread.
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The temporary maha Kumbh city is spread over 10,000 acres with more than a crore pilgrims and seers living at a time. The Uttar Pradesh administration had made elaborate arrangements to check any incidents such as fire, stampede, etc. (Maxim News)
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