Prayagraj: Fire breaks out again in Mahakumbh Mela area

Prayagraj: Fire has broken out once again in the Mahakumbh organized in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. This time the fire broke out in Sector 8 of Mahakumbh Mela area. As soon as the information was received, fire brigade and police vehicles reached the spot. According to officials, the fire was quite big, however, it has now been controlled.

Fire broke out in the Mahakumbh Mela two days ago as well. At that time, many pandals between Mahakumbh Sector 18 and 19 were burnt to ashes due to this fire. The reason for that incident was said to be a short circuit.

There is no report of any major loss of life and property in this incident

Fire broke out in the tents vacated by the Kalpvasis

After the information of the latest incident, the police and fire brigade team reached the spot and controlled the fire. It is being told that this fire broke out in the tents vacated by the Kalpvasis. This fire was quite big and was spreading fast. However, the fire brigade cordoned off the fire and controlled it.

According to the police, there is no report of any loss of life or major damage in this incident. At present, relief and rescue work is going on at the spot.

Possibility of increasing losses

According to the fire brigade officials, three tents of Kavi Manas Mandal have come under the grip of fire. Apart from this, three tents of Consumer Protection Committee also burnt to ashes. During this incident, there was no person in these tents, but all the goods kept there were burnt to ashes.

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According to the fire brigade officials, as soon as the information was received, fire engines reached the spot and controlled the fire.

Fire has occurred earlier also

This is not the first incident of fire in Maha Kumbh. Even before this, fire has occurred many times at different places in the fair area. The first fire incident came to light on the 7th day of the start of Maha Kumbh.

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That incident happened in Sector 19. Many tents were burnt in it and cylinders were also burst.

Summary

After that, on 9 February, a fire broke out in the tent of Kalpvasis living in Sector 9 due to leakage of cylinder. Then on 13 February, fire broke out at two different places.