Vikrant Shekhawat : Jan 19, 2025, 05:02 PM
Mahakumbh 2025: A massive fire broke out in Sector 5 of the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, causing panic in the fair area. It is being told that the fire started due to the blast of a cylinder kept in the tent, which gradually took a monstrous form. About 20-25 tents were burnt to ashes in this accident.Efforts to control the fire continueAs soon as the information of the incident was received, 6 fire brigade vehicles reached the spot. Fire brigade and NDRF teams are working together to control the fire. The surrounding areas have been evacuated so that no one is harmed by the spread of the fire. The fire broke out in the area between Shastri Bridge and Railway Bridge, which is a part of the Maha Kumbh Mela.Cylinder blast increased the fire furtherThe main reason for the horror of the fire is the blast of cylinders kept in the tent one by one. The fire is spreading rapidly due to the cylinder explosion. Strong wind also helped the fire spread, due to which the fire that started from Sector 5 reached Sectors 19 and 20.Panic among devotees, but no casualties reportedThere is an atmosphere of panic among the devotees after the incident. People are running away from the fire area to safer places. However, the matter of relief is that no casualties have been reported so far. The administration has claimed to have controlled the fire and has appealed to the devotees not to pay attention to rumors.Questions on the causes of fireThe district administration, while reacting to the incident, said that the situation is now under control. However, the administration has not yet given any clear answer on how the fire started and why it took such a terrible form.Tents were arranged for the devoteesTents have been arranged for the stay of devotees from the country and abroad in the Maha Kumbh Mela. These tents were prepared with living and eating facilities. The cylinder was being used to cook food, due to which the fire broke out. Since the tents were adjacent to each other, the fire quickly engulfed many tents.Administration's appeal and further precautionsThe administration has assured the devotees that the situation is now completely under control. People have been appealed to maintain peace and avoid rumors. Along with this, a review of safety measures in tents and strict guidelines are expected to be issued regarding the safe use of gas cylinders.ConclusionThe incident of fire in the Maha Kumbh Mela, which is the biggest center of spirituality and devotion, is worrying. However, it is a matter of relief that no one lost their life in this accident. The promptness of the administration and the fire department prevented major damage. Now it is necessary that safety measures are further strengthened to prevent such incidents in future.