Team News Riveting
Prayagraj, January 19
A fire broke out after two gas cylinders exploded inside a tent at the Maha Kumbh venue at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday.
The devastating fire spread to 18 tents and reduced it to ashes. The police said there were no reports of injuries.
Fire tenders stationed at the venue as part of the safety arrangement at the massive Maha Kumbh rushed to the affected area and doused the blaze, the police said. People living in surrounding tents were immediately evacuated as precautionary measure.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dialled Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and enquired about the incident. The Chief Minister sent senior officials to the affected site to supervise the rescue operations.
According to police, two cylinders exploded in Sector 19 of the Maha Kumbh Mela that engulfed the tents in the camps. Firefighters immediately took control and doused the blaze.
The official X handle of the Maha Kumbh posted, “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 45-day Maha Kumbh started on January 13 and will conclude February 26. More than 7.72 crore people have taken the holy dip, according to official figures available till Saturday. Over 46.95 lakh devotees have taken the snan (holy dip) on Sunday.
