A second fire broke out at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. The fire, which occurred in a tent opposite the Kinnar Akhara, was contained by firefighters and local devotees.

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A major fire broke out at the Maha Kumbh Mela on Sunday evening in Sector 19 near Malepur Ghat, Narnoor, caused by an LPG cylinder explosion. The blaze engulfed 18 tents, leading to thick clouds of smoke that spread across the fair area and caused panic among nearby akhadas. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the incident.

The Maha Kumbh Mela is a major Hindu festival held every 12 years in Prayagraj, India. It began on January 13, 2025, and will continue until February 26, 2025. This event is expected to attract around 400 million (40 crores) visitors,

Here, priests are ready to help you with sankalpam (a purification process before doing any puja), after which you can prepare for the rituals at Kumbh Mela, which include taking a dip and offering prayers.

Local officials of the administration along with police and fire department officials have started efforts to control the fire.

An incident of fire at the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela festival was reported in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath informed Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the relief and rescue operations.

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A large fire broke out at a Hindu religious festival, the Maha Kumbh Mela, in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, but the blaze was quickly brought under control and no injuries were reported,