Fire At Prayagraj's Maha Kumbh Mela, Emergency Teams Rush to Spot

A fire broke out in 15 tents at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday morning. Authorities confirmed that no casualties have been reported so far.

The blaze erupted near Jhunsi Chhatnag Ghat and Nageshwar Ghat in Sector 22 of the Mela ground, causing significant damage. Several tents were gutted, but the fire brigade's swift response helped contain the situation before it could escalate further.

Fire department officials faced challenges reaching the site due to limited access roads. However, they managed to douse the flames before they could spread. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported, as the affected tents were unoccupied at the time.

Pramod Sharma, an official from the UP Fire Department, stated, "We received information about a fire in 15 tents in the Chatnag Ghat Police Station area today. Our teams acted immediately and brought the situation under control. According to the SDM, the tents were unauthorized."

The fire incident occurred a day after a tragic stampede during the Mauni Amavasya celebration at the Maha Kumbh Mela, which claimed over 40 lives, with authorities later confirming 30 deaths. While the exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined, senior officials and fire department teams are closely monitoring the situation.