At least 15 tents were destroyed in a fire near Chamanganj Chowki outside Sector 22 in the Maha Kumbh Mela area on Thursday (January 30, 2025). Officials confirmed that there were no casualties or injuries in the incident.
Chief Fire Officer (Kumbh), Pramod Sharma, stated that the fire was reported in the afternoon and was promptly extinguished. However, fire engines faced challenges reaching the site due to the absence of proper road access. Despite this, the blaze was brought under control swiftly.
According to Sharma, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) indicated that the affected tents were unauthorized. “The cause of the fire is still under investigation,” he added.