After a tragic stampede that claimed 30 lives in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, a massive fire broke out near Jhunsi Chhatnag Ghat and Nageshwar Ghat in Sector 22 of the Mahakumbh festival area.
According to reports, at least 12 tents were gutted. Following the fire, prompt action was taken, and the flames were doused. As per the fire department, there was no casualty in the incident.
This is the third fire incident during Mahakumbh 2025. The first incident took place on January 19 near a railway bridge in Sector 19, while the second one occurred on January 20 at a tent in Sector 5.
Soon after the incident, the firemen doused the flames to prevent them from spreading to other tents.
On January 29, at least 30 people were killed and 60 others injured in the stampede at the Sangam area of the Mahakumbh.