A fire broke out at Mahakumbh’s Sector 18 at the Shankaracharya Marg of the Kumbh Mela. Fire tenders have been rushed to the spot and dousing operations are being carried out. No casualties have been reported yet from the spot.
Inspector Yogesh Chaturvedi of Khak Chowk police station said, “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 fire department officials have arrived at the scene to oversee the operation.
Reportedly, smoke was seen in a tent of a pandal in Sector 18 around 10.45 am, however, fire brigade immediately brought the fire under control by sending three vehicles. Two to three tents were burnt but the fire has been brought under control.
(More details awaited)