Major fire break out at Kumbh Mela Venue – Prayagraj

MAJOR FIRE BREAK OUT AT KUMBH MELA VENUE – PRAYAGRAJ

Fire broke out in a tent at the Digambar Ani Akhara at the Kumb mela place when a cylinder exploded triggering a massive fire on Monday, said police officials.

The fire broke a day before the Kumb mela officially opens. Superintendent of police Sangam Purnendu Singh said that there no casualties was reported in the fire.

“SP Security, Prayagraj: fire has been contained and the area is being cleared now. There has been no loss of life or injuries”, ANI tweeted.

Fire fighters rushed to the venue when they got the message, fire was put off later. There was no reports of any one being injured, Bhaskar Mishra, Akhara police station inspector told PTI.