A fire broke out in an open area near Chamanganj Chowki outside Sector 22 in Prayagraj’s Mahakumbh Mela on Thursday, damaging nearly 15 tents, news agency PTI reported. The fire department quickly responded and extinguished the blaze, confirming no casualties in the incident.
A video shared by news agency ANI showed fire department officers on-site using fire extinguishers and other safety equipment to control the blaze, while charred tents were visible in the footage.
According to news agency PTI, chief fire officer (Kumbh) Pramod Sharma said the fire was reported in the afternoon, and it was quickly put out. He mentioned that the lack of proper roads made it difficult for fire engines to reach the location, but the fire was eventually fully extinguished with no loss of life or injuries.