Maha Kumbh 2025: Massive fire breaks out near tent area in Prayagraj; Watch Video

Kumbh Mela Chief Fire Officer Pramod Sharma said 15 fire tenders were pressed into service to contain the blaze which engulfed 18 tents.

Maha Kumbh 2025: In a shocking accident on Sunday, a massive fire broke out at the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela being held in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj. The fire started in a tent due to unknown reasons. Kumbh Mela Chief Fire Officer Pramod Sharma said 15 fire tenders were pressed into service to contain the blaze which engulfed 18 tents.

“Fire has been doused and the situation in the area is under control,” Sharma said. Earlier, Akhara Police Station In-charge Bhaskar Mishra said that two LPG cylinders exploded in Sector 19 of the Maha Kumbh Mela, causing a big fire in the camps.

Senior officials are on the spot and fire teams have managed to douse the fire, the statement issued by the government here said.

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.

Watch video:

अत्यंत दुःखद! #MahaKumbh में आग लगने की घटना ने सभी को स्तब्ध कर दिया।

प्रशासन तुरंत राहत और बचाव कार्य सुनिश्चित कर रही है ।

माँ गंगा से सभी की सुरक्षा के लिए प्रार्थना है 🙏 pic.twitter.com/Msg6MGIvUE

— MahaKumbh 2025 (@MahaaKumbh) January 19, 2025

In a post on X, the Samajwadi Party expressed its grief over the incident and asked the government to run relief and rescue operation in fast pace.

The 45-day Maha Kumbh 2025 started on Paush Purnima on January 13. More than 7.72 crore people have taken the holy dip, according to official figures available till Saturday. Officials said that more than 46.95 lakh devotees took a dip at the Sangam on Sunday.

(With inputs from agencies)