Fire in Mahakumbh: Amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 underway at Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, a major fire broke out at in the area. Following the incident, fire tenders and ambulances reached the spot, and doused the fire.
Later, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reached the spot and directed the authorities to take care of the incidents. The officials also informed that PM Narendra Modi has spoken to UP CM Yogi Adityanath over the fire incident in Maha Kumbh.
Authorities stated that no one was injured in the incident, but the fire has prompted the medical teams to be in action. Also, other emergency services have also been directed towards the fire to safeguard people.
According to initial details, shared by news agency ANI, a cylinder blast led to massive fire in Maha Kumbh, said UP Chief Fire Officer Pramod Sharma. Further investigations are ongoing.
Also, ADG Bhanu Bhaskar stated that no one has been injured. He said, As quoted by ANI, "Two-three cylinders exploded in Sector 19 of the Maha Kumbh Mela, causing a massive fire in the camps. The fire has been controlled. All people are safe, and no one has been injured. An investigation will be conducted," says ADG Bhanu Bhaskar.
Maha Kumbh Mela DIG Vaibhav Krishna said, as quoted by ANI, “...The fire broke out in tents of Gita Press. There are no reports of any casualties. A survey is being conducted to ascertain the damage caused by the fire. The fire has been brought under control. It is a matter of investigation (cause behind the fire incident ). Only tents and some things have been burnt.”
Providing more information, Prayagraj DM Ravindra Kumar said that the fire broke out at 4.30 pm in sector 19 in the tent of Gita press which spread to the nearby 10 tents. He said, as quoted by ANI, “The fire broke out at 4.30 pm in sector 19 in the tent of Gita press. The fire spread to the nearby 10 tents. The police and administration team reached the spot. The fire has been extinguished. There is no information of any casualty. The situation is under control...”
“Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath took cognizance of the fire incident that took place in the #MahaKumbhMela2025, in Prayagraj. Fire tenders are present at the spot and have been brought under control. Senior officers are present on the spot on the instructions of the Chief Minister,” ANI quoted the CMO as saying.
Over 1.7 million pilgrims visited the Mahakumbh Mela on Sunday as of 8:00 AM, according to official data released by the Uttar Pradesh government.
On the seventh day of the Maha Kumbh, among a congregation of over 1.7 million devotees gathered at the Sangam Triveni, 10 lakh Kalpvasis and 7.02 lakh pilgrims took a holy dip by 8 AM.
Earlier today, devotees gathered in the Maha Kumbh Mela amid the layer of dense fog engulfed the area. The inclement weather conditions don't seem to have an effect on the footfall of pilgrims.
As of January 18, more than 77.2 million pilgrims have taken a dip at the Sangam Triveni.
The footfall of the pilgrims is expected to increase in the upcoming days as four key Shahi Snans are yet to come.
Maha Kumbh Mela began on January 13 and will continue until February 26. The next key bathing dates include January 29 (Mauni Amavasya - Second Shahi Snan), February 3 (Basant Panchami - Third Shahi Snan), February 12 (Maghi Purnima), and February 26 (Maha Shivaratri).
With agency inputs.
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