A fire broke out on Friday at Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, Sector 18, Shankaracharya Marg of the Maha kumbh Mela area, Rescue efforts are in progress, and numerous fire engines are on the scene and there have been no recorded casualties.
Inspector Yogesh Chaturvedi of Khak Chowk police station said: “A fire broke out at a camp near Tulsi Chauraha on Old GT Road. However, firefighters have managed to bring the blaze largely under control.” He said fire department officials have arrived at the scene to oversee the operation.
Beginning on January 13 and continuing through February 26, this is the second fire incident at the Mahakumbh that has been reported. Six tents were burned and at least 40 homes were thatched, but no significant casualties were reported.
At least fifteen tents caught fire in an open space at the Maha Kumbh Mela earlier this week. The Chhatnag Ghat Police Station is where the incident took place. The fire was promptly contained, and no casualties were reported. Later, it was discovered that the tents were not authorized.
“We got information about a fire in 15 tents under the Chhatnag Ghat Police Station area, today. Taking immediate action, the fire was brought under control and doused,” UP Fire Department official Pramod Sharma said.
Mahakumbh, which started on January 13, will continue till February 26. The remaining significant ‘snan’ dates in Mahakumbh are February 12 (Maghi Purnima), and February 26 (Maha Shivaratri).
