Kumbh Mela Chief Fire Officer Pramod Sharma said 15 fire tenders were pressed into service to contain the blaze which engulfed 18 tents

"Fire has been doused and the situation in the area is under control," Sharma said. Earlier, Akhara Police Station In-charge Bhaskar Mishra said that two LPG cylinders exploded in Sector 19 of the Maha Kumbh Mela, causing a big fire in the camps

The 45-day Maha Kumbh 2025 started on Paush Purnima on January 13. More than 7.72 crore people have taken the holy dip, according to official figures available till Saturday. Officials said that more than 46.95 lakh devotees took a dip at the Sangam on Sunday

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the site of the fire and spoke to officials and firefighting teams present at the spot

"The fire broke out in the tents of Gita Press. There are no reports of any casualties. A survey is being conducted to ascertain the extent of damage caused by the fire. The fire has been brought under control. It is a matter of nose piercing. Only tents and some things have been burnt," Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Mahakumbh Mela Vaibhav Krishan while speaking to ANI said

ADG Bhanu Bhaskar told the ANI that the fire department had managed to bring the situation under control

The Maha Kumbh 2025 official X handle posted, "The administration is ensuring immediate relief and rescue operations. We pray Maa Ganga for everyone's safety"