A fire broke out at the Maha Kumbh Mela in India.
On Sunday, January 19, 2025, a heavy fire broke out at the Maha Kumbh Mela Festival in Pograj, India, but the emergency teams quickly brought the blazes under control, which caused no casualties. The fire, which was reportedly caused by a cylinder explosion, spread to at least 10 tents before being brought under control. According to the latest reports, the festival situation is now normal, the authorities assessed the damage and investigated the cause of the fire.
Maha Kumbh Mela, a six -week -long Hindu religious festival, started in India on January 13, 2025 and is expected to participate by over 400 million people. This festival is being held in Shragraj, where devotees gather to take a dip at the confluence of three holy rivers - Ganga, Yamuna and mythological Saraswati.
The main details of the fire incident are as follows:
Causes of fire: A cylinder exploded in the kitchen of Geeta Press Camp near the camp of Karamatriji in Sector 19, causing the fire.
Fire level: The fire spread to at least 10 tents, including Mr. Sanjeev Prayer, which was brought under control before it was vested.
Fire response: Fire brigade, police and administrative teams rushed to the spot and vacated the area, 15 fire tenders were suppressed in service to sink the fire.
Number of injuries and casualties: Although the fire was large, there were no major casualties, a person retained the toe while running away and was admitted to the local hospital in a stable position.
Investigation: Officials are investigating the cause of the fire, preliminary reports suggest that the fire may be due to a gas leak, while making tea from a small cylinder in the kitchen of Geeta Press Camp.
Response of officials: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the affected area and took stock of the situation, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also informed about the incident and offered assistance. The Maha Kumbh Mela ceremony will continue as the scheduled, millions of devotees are expected to travel for the next six weeks. The festival is considered to be the biggest gathering of humanity in the world and officials are taking all the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of the participants.