Video: Fire erupts at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj

Fire tenders quickly brought the fire under control as visuals from the site showed plumes of smoke emerging.

A massive fire broke out in Sector 19 of Maha Kumbh tent city, Prayagraj on Sunday, January 19 reportedly due to a cooking cylinder explosion.

Fire tenders quickly brought the fire under control as visuals from the site showed plumes of smoke emerging.

Around 20-25 camps were reportedly destroyed in the fire. Additional director general of police, Bhanu Bhaskar confirmed, “The fire is under control. Everyone is safe, and no injuries have been reported. An investigation will follow.”

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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.”

This is a developing story, further details will be added.

PM Modi speaks to UP CM Adityanath

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to enquire about a fire incident at the Maha Kumbh Mela site in Prayagraj.

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Officials said Modi spoke to Adityanath over the phone following the incident.

Maha Kumbh 2025

Expected to host at least 45 crore people, the Maha Kumbh festival from January 13 to February 26, will showcase India’s rich cultural heritage and spiritual traditions. Massive security arrangements have been made by the Uttar Police in and around the city to ensure people’s safety during Maha Kumbh.

For security, at least 2,700 cameras with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities provide real-time monitoring and facial recognition technology will be used at entry points. Apart from this, a team of 56 cyber warriors will monitor online threats and cyber help desks have been set up in all police stations in the city.

Prayagraj police commissionerate’s permanent and temporary infrastructure includes eight zones, 18 sectors, 13 temporary stations, 44 permanent stations, 33 temporary checkpoints, five companies of PAC, four teams of NDRF, and 12 teams of AS Check.

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