Maha Kumbh: Fires break out at two camps in Prayagraj
The first fire broke out at the camp of Shri Kapi Manas Mandal, while the second blaze was reported from the camp of the Consumer Protection Committee.
Two incidents of fire were reported from the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj of Uttar Pradesh on Monday, according to an official statement.
The first fire broke out at the camp of Shri Kapi Manas Mandal, while the second blaze was reported from the camp of the Consumer Protection Committee, Maha Kumbh's Nodal and Chief Fire Officer, Pramod Sharma, told news agency PTI.
"A fire broke out suddenly in two tents at the Shri Kapi Manas Mandal camp. Upon receiving the alert, the fire unit swiftly arrived at the scene and brought the blaze under control," Sharma said.
"While extinguishing the fire at Shri Kapi Manas Mandal, the team noticed smoke billowing from Sector 8. Upon reaching the location, they discovered that the Consumer Protection Committee camp had also caught fire. The team quickly acted, using water spraying from pumping vehicles to douse the flames completely," he added.
No injury or loss of life was reported in either incident, Sharma said.
The Maha Kumbh has already seen fire incidents on January 19, 30, and February 7 and 17.