A large fire broke out at a Hindu religious festival, the Maha Kumbh Mela, in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, but the blaze was quickly brought under control and no injuries were reported,

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A massive fire broke out at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Sunday, caused by an LPG cylinder blast in Sector 19. The flames spread quickly, engulfing nearby tents. Smoke can be seen rising near the confluence of the Ganges,

Prayagraj ADG Bhanu Bhaskar had confirmed that the fire had been brought completely under control and that there were no casualties

India began on Monday its Maha Kumbh Mela, or Great Pitcher Festival, which is expected to draw more than 400 million visitors to the northern city of Prayagraj over six weeks, making for the largest gathering of humanity in the world.

The Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the world’s largest spiritual gatherings, is not just an event—it’s a transformative experience that leaves a lasting impact on every pilgrim who attends.

A fire broke out at the Maha Kumbh Mela venue in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, reportedly following the explosion of two gas cylinders inside a tent. The fire quickly spread to several nearby tents, burning them to the ground.

A fire broke out at the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, following a cylinder blast at one of the camp areas. The incident occurred on [insert date], sending panic through the crowd at the massive religious gathering.

Prayagraj: A fire broke out after two gas cylinders exploded inside a tent at the Maha Kumbh venue in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, the police said. The fire spread to several tents, burning them to the ground,