Fire breaks out again at Maha Kumbh Mela

DN Bureau

According to Dynamite News correspondent, the fire broke out due to leak in a gas cylinder. Read Further on Dynamite News:

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Prayagraj: A fire ertupted at ‘kalpvasi’ tent in Sector-19 at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Sunday, officials said.

According to Dynamite News correspondet, the fire broke out due to leak in a gas cylinder. 

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Three fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the fire. The fire fighters took around 10 miniutes to douse the blaze. 

No Loss of Lives Reported
The tent was gutted in the fire. No loss of lives or injuries were reported.

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Fire on February 7 
Earlier on February 7, a fire had gutted 20 tents in the Maha Mela, which is considered the world's largest spiritual gathering.

Fire in Jan 
Last month too on January 19, a massive fire erupted in Sector 19 due to a cylinder blast. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported.  (With Agency Inputs) 










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