Prayagraj: A fire broke out at an ISKCON camp in Maha Kumbh Nagar on Friday, causing panic among devotees and nearby akhadas. The incident occurred at Sector 18, Shankaracharya Marg of the Maha Kumbh Mela Kshetra, officials told PTI.
Chief Fire Officer Pramod Sharma confirmed that upon receiving the alert, fire tenders were immediately dispatched to the scene. “The fire has been fully contained,” he stated. However, thick clouds of smoke engulfed the area, and the blaze spread to over a dozen nearby camps, resulting in significant property damage.
Inspector Yogesh Chaturvedi of Khak Chowk police station said the fire erupted near Tulsi Chauraha on Old GT Road. Firefighters responded swiftly, bringing the situation largely under control. Meanwhile, officials are investigating the cause of the fire and assessing the extent of the damage.
DIG (Maha Kumbh) Vaibhav Krishna assured that the fire had been “completely controlled” by the fire brigades and confirmed that no injuries were reported. Authorities continue to monitor the situation to ensure the safety of attendees at the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela.
