A fire broke out at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday evening, after two gas cylinders exploded inside a tent at the Shastri Bridge in Sector-19. The fire quickly spread to nearby tents, causing widespread damage, though no injuries have been reported. Firefighters swiftly contained the blaze, and nearby residents were evacuated for safety. Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion.
BY PC Bureau
Firefighters and emergency services rushed to the scene, containing the blaze and evacuating nearby areas. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and authorities are investigating the cause.
BY PC Bureau
The fire fighters have controlled the raging fire that erupted at shastri bridge at sector 19 in Maha Kumbha gathering. No casualty has been reported sio far. initial reports indicate some individuals have sustained injuries.
The fire broke, on Sunday evening, causing chaos in the holy city. The blaze reportedly began at the Shastri Bridge in Sector-19, one of the key areas of the massive spiritual gathering. Authorities rushed to the scene, and several fire tenders were deployed to contain the fire.
According to police, the fire was triggered by the explosion of two gas cylinders inside a tent. The flames quickly spread to nearby tents, destroying them. Fortunately, there have been no reports of injuries so far.
“Two cylinders exploded in Sector 19 of the Maha Kumbh Mela, causing a massive fire in the camps. Fire fighters are trying to douse the blaze,” Akhara Police Station In-charge Bhaskar Mishra told news agency PTI.
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Massive Fire Breaks Out at Maha Kumbh Mela
A major fire broke out at the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred in Sector 5 when a gas cylinder exploded in a pilgrims' camp, causing large-scale flames#KumbhMela2025 #FireAccident pic.twitter.com/FeXtaeBneN
— Surya Vardhan Reddy (@ReddyVardhaan) January 19, 2025
Around 20-25 camps have been burned down, according to reports. “The fire has been controlled. All people are safe, and no one has been injured. An investigation will be conducted,” said ADG Bhanu Bhaskar.
Fire trucks that had been stationed at the venue as part of the safety arrangements rushed to the affected area and successfully doused the blaze. In the meantime, people in nearby tents were evacuated as a precautionary measure.
An unfortunate fire incident occurred in the Maha Kumbh Mela area of Prayagraj, causing damage to multiple tents. Fortunately, the fire is now under control, thanks to the swift response of firefighters on-site. Initial reports indicate some individuals have sustained injuries.… pic.twitter.com/Kv9t96bBLI
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Akhara police station in-charge Bhaskar Mishra confirmed the incident, stating, “Two cylinders exploded in Sector 19 of the Maha Kumbh Mela, causing a massive fire in the camps. Firefighters quickly brought the situation under control.”
The official social media account of the Maha Kumbh Mela expressed sorrow over the incident, saying, “Very sad. The fire incident at Maha Kumbh has shocked everyone. The administration is ensuring immediate relief and rescue operations. We pray to Maa Ganga for everyone’s safety.”
In a related incident, a misleading video surfaced online, claiming that a fire had broken out at the hospital and medical area of the Maha Kumbh. The video, posted by an account named Adv. Nazneen Akhtar, showed officers wearing toxic gas masks and putting out a fire.
🚨 SHOCKING! fire breaks out at the Mahakumbh mela.
Administration is ensuring immediate relief & rescue operations.
Prayers to Maa Ganga for safety of all 🙏 pic.twitter.com/0PPIygVuYM
— अर्पित मिश्र (@arpitmishraBJP) January 19, 2025
However, IPS Vaibhav Krishna, the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) at Kumbh Mela, clarified that the video was from a fire drill conducted by the Kumbh Mela Police several days earlier. He warned that strict legal action would be taken against those spreading false information, stating, “This is absolutely false information. You are indulging in rumor-mongering. The video is from our Fire Mock Drill a few days back. Strong legal action will be taken against you if you spread unsubstantiated information.”
The incident highlights the importance of verifying information before sharing it, especially on social media where rumors can spread rapidly.
