A fire broke out at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday evening after two to three gas cylinders exploded at a campsite. The blaze engulfed several tents, but authorities swiftly brought the situation under control.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to assess the situation. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. The incident has raised concerns over safety measures at the religious event, which attracts millions of devotees. Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion to prevent similar incidents in the future.
