Maha Kumbh 2025: Fire breaks out in Sector 18 in Prayagraj

According to reports, a fire broke out at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Friday. Firefighters took control of the situation, and no casualties were reported.

On Friday, a fire in Maha Kumbh Mela was reported. Fire engines were rushed on the spot, and firefighters took control of the situation. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported as of now. According to fire officials to the news agency PTI, the fire broke out in Sector 18 in Prayagraj at an ISKCON camp in Maha Kumbh Nagar. The incident happened at the Shankaracharya Marg of Maha Kumbh Mela Kshetra.

Fire breaks out at the Maha Kumbh Mela.

Speaking to PTI, Chief Fire Officer Pramod Sharma said, “Upon receiving information about the fire at the ISKCON camp in Sector 18, fire tenders were immediately dispatched. The fire has been fully contained.” Thick clouds of smoke enveloped the fair area as panic gripped the nearby akhadas. No casualties have been reported thus far. However, PTI reported the fire spread to over a dozen nearby camps, causing significant damage.

Firefighters managed to control the blaze.

Inspector Yogesh Chaturvedi of Khak Chowk police station stated, “A fire broke out at a camp near Tulsi Chauraha on Old GT Road. However, firefighters have managed to bring the blaze largely under control.” He said that the fire department officials arrived at the scene to oversee the operation. Officials said that the cause of the fire and the damage incurred due to it were being ascertained.

Vaibhav Krishna, DIG (Maha Kumbh), said that the fire incident has “completely been controlled” by the fire brigades. He posted on X, “There is no one injured in it.” This is the third time a fire incident has been reported in the Kumbh Mela area.