Mahakumbh Fire: A Fire broke out in Sector 18, The fire department team brought it under control, and administrative officials were present at the spot

Posted on 7th Feb 2025 by rohit kumar

A fire broke out in Sector 18 of Mahakumbh Nagar in Prayagraj. As soon as the information was received, the fire brigade vehicles and officials immediately started extinguishing the fire. This fire broke out in the ISKCON camp in Sector 18. Initial investigation has revealed that the fire broke out in the kitchen of the camp. The accident happened due to the explosion of the gas cylinder kept there. However, the reason for the fire has not been officially clarified. The CFO claims that there have been no casualties. The fire has been brought under control.

 

According to the information, the incident of fire came to light at around 10.30 am on Friday morning. This incident happened in Sector 18 located on Shankaracharya Marg in Mahakumbh Mela area. Black smoke is visible in the sky from a distance. On receiving the information of the fire, the fire department team has reached the spot. Also, the cause of the fire will be investigated.

 

Earlier on January 30, a fire broke out in Chhatnag and Jhunsi

 

On January 30, a fire broke out in the illegally built tent city 'Just A Shivir' on the banks of Chhatnag village adjacent to Mahakumbh. In which 15 luxury cottages were reduced to ashes. In the initial investigation, it was revealed that the fire was caused by a short circuit. The fire brigade soon brought the fire under control. Fortunately, there was no one inside the cottages at the time of the fire.

 

An incident of fire broke out in Sector 19 on January 19

 

On January 19, a fire broke out in the camp of Geeta Press Gorakhpur in Sector-19 of Mahakumbh Mela area. The fire took a monstrous form in no time and many cottages made of bamboo and straw were burnt to ashes. During the accident, the LPG cylinders kept in the cottages burst with a bang.

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