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Fire breaks out again at Maha Kumbh, watch video

Visual from the spot

Prayagraj: A fire broke out again at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Friday morning, reports Dynamite News correspondent. 

The blaze broke out at the Sector 18, Shankaracharya Marg of Maha Kumbh Mela Kshetra. 

The cause of the fire was not immediately known. The fire tenders have reached the spot to douse the flame. 

'Fire Brought Under Control'
Police said that the fire has been doused and no loss of lives reported. 

Superintendent of Police, Sarvesh Kumar Mishra, said: "The fire has been brought under control. There has been no loss of lives." 

Also Read | Maha Kumbh 2025: More than 62.25 lakh devotees take holy dip on Basant Panchami

January Fire
Earlier a major blaze had broken out on January 20 at the Mela, which is considered the world's largest gathering. Fortunately, no loss of lives were reported in the January fire.

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