Massive Fire at Maha Kumbh After Cylinder Blast: Video Surfaces

Fire at Maha Kumbh After Cylinder Blast: 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.

The fire broke out in Sector 19 of Mahakumbh tent city. The police said it was caused by an explosion of cooking cylinders. About 20 to 25 tents were burnt down.

"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.

It also shared a clip that showed a thick black column of smoke billowing out from the affected area.

Fire trucks already parked at the venue as part of the safety arrangement at the massive Maha Kumbh rushed to the affected area and doused the blaze, officials said.

There were no reports of injuries, the police said.

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People living in surrounding tents were evacuated for safety.

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognizance of the fire incident in Mahakumbh, his office said, adding that the fire has been brought under control.

Senior officers are also present on the spot on the instructions of the chief minister, it added.

The Maha Kumbh began on January 13 and will continue until February 26. As of January 18, more than 77.2 million pilgrims have taken a dip at the Sangam Triveni during the Maha Kumbh 2025.

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