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Fire breaks out again at Maha Kumbh Mela

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Prayagraj: A fire ertupted at ‘kalpvasi’ tent in Sector-19 at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Sunday, officials said.

According to Dynamite News correspondet, the fire broke out due to leak in a gas cylinder. 

Also Read | Video: Fire in Maha Kumbh raises questions on safety and arrangement

Three fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the fire. The fire fighters took around 10 miniutes to douse the blaze. 

No Loss of Lives Reported
The tent was gutted in the fire. No loss of lives or injuries were reported.

Also Read | Fire breaks out again at Maha Kumbh, watch video

Fire on February 7 
Earlier on February 7, a fire had gutted 20 tents in the Maha Mela, which is considered the world's largest spiritual gathering.

Fire in Jan 
Last month too on January 19, a massive fire erupted in Sector 19 due to a cylinder blast. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported.  (With Agency Inputs) 

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