Allahabad: A cylinder exploded in a tent at the Digambar Ani Akhara at the Kumbh Mela site, triggering a massive fire on Monday, a day before the fair officially opens, police said in Prayagraj.
A massive fire broke out at a camp of Digambar Akhada at the Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj on Monday. The mishap occurred following a cylinder blast at the Digambhar Akhada. According to the reports, multiple tents were engulfed in the fire which broke out at the Ardh Kumbh Mela.
There were no immediate reports of any one being injured, Akhara police station inspector Bhaskar Mishra told media persons.
Cylinder blast triggers massive fire at Kumbh Mela site in Prayagraj:
The fire was later brought under control and the area was being cleared, said the SP, Security. There was no loss of life or injuries reported into the incident, he said.
Fire fighters rushed to control the blaze which engulfed the makeshift structure at the venue.
There were no immediate reports of any one being injured, Akhara police station inspector Bhaskar Mishra said.
Fire fighters rushed to control the blaze which engulfed the makeshift structure at the venue. The Kumbh Mela is slated to begin from Tuesday.
