Massive fire breaks out at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj after cylinder blasts

A fire broke out at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on Sunday evening, creating a chaotic scene in the holy city. Several fire tenders reached Sector 19 of Maha Kumbh tent city where the fire broke out.

Local authorities, in coordination with police and fire departments, promptly



initiated efforts and successfully doused the fire within a short period.

According to initial reports, flames broke out at a camp site, engulfing several tents installed in the area. A team of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) also arrived at the scene to assist fire officials in dousing the blaze.