Fire breaks out at Maha Kumbh due to cylinder blast

According to authorities two cylinders exploded in Sector 19 of the Maha Kumbh Mela, causing a massive fire in the camps

Prayagraj: A massive fire broke out in the Maha Kumbh Mela area on Sunday due to a cylinder blast, police said, but there was no immediate news of any casualty.

“Two cylinders exploded in Sector 19 of the Maha Kumbh Mela, causing a massive fire in the camps. Fire fighters are trying to douse the blaze,” Akhara Police Station In-charge Bhaskar Mishra said.

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The Maha Kumbh 2025 official X handle posted, “Very sad! The fire incident at #MahaKumbh has shocked everyone. The administration is ensuring immediate relief and rescue operations. We pray Maa Ganga for everyone’s safety.” It also shared a clip that showed a thick black column of smoke billowing out from the affected area. Authorities said that the fire is under control and all measures were taken up to prevent its spread.

The temporary Maha Kumbh city is spread over 10,000 acres with more than a crore pilgrims and seers living at a time and about 20 lakh visitors daily. –The Uttar Pradesh administration had made elaborate arrangements to check any incidents such as fire, stampede etc.