Two LPG cylinders exploded in Sector 19 of the Maha Kumbh Mela, causing a massive fire in the tents of Gita Press, officials said…
A fire broke out at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Sunday due to a cylinder blast, engulfing 18 tents in Sector 19.
Fifteen fire tenders have been deployed to the spot and are working to control the blaze. No casualty has been reported yet, officials said. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath arrived at the site to assess the situation. He also spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the fire incident, news agency PTI quoted officials as saying.
“Two LPG cylinders exploded in Sector 19 of the Maha Kumbh Mela, causing a massive fire in the tents of Gita Press,” Akhara Police Station In-charge Bhaskar Mishra said.
- “Fire has been doused and the situation in the area is under control,” Pramod Sharma, Kumbh Mela Chief Fire Officer, said. He said that fire has engulfed 18 tents and 15 fire tenders are on the spot to contain the blaze.
The official X handle of Maha Kumbh 2025 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.” The post also shared a video showing a thick plume of black smoke rising from the affected area. Click below the link to go throgh X/Twitter about this breaking incident.
In just six days of the Maha Kumbh Mela, more than seven crore devotees, Kalpavasis and revered seers have taken a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam. The Uttar Pradesh government estimates that more than 45 crore people will attend the Maha Kumbh this time, according to an official statement.
With such a massive influx of devotees, the security of the crowd is a major challenge for the Maha Kumbh Police, the statement said. However, the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC), set up in the fair area, is proving to be a boon in managing the crowd. It not only helps control the huge influx of devotees but also plays a key role in various types of surveillance, the statement said.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has sent senior officials to assess the situation and oversee the response ASAP.
“A fire broke out after two cylinders exploded in Sector 19 of the Maha Kumbh Mela, leading to a massive blaze in the camps. Firefighters successfully extinguished the fire,” said Bhaskar Mishra, in charge of the Akhara police station, as reported by PTI.
The official social media handle of the Maha Kumbh expressed shock over the incident, posting, “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.”
The incident has raised concerns but has been managed efficiently, with the fire under control and safety measures being promptly enacted. The situation continues to be monitored by local authorities to ensure the safety of all participants and attendees at the massive religious gathering.
Meanwhile, drones were used to assess the fire situation at the Maha Kumbh Mela venue. They provided real-time aerial views, helping authorities monitor the spread of the blaze and coordinate the firefighting efforts effectively, ensuring swift response and better management of the crisis.
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