A major fire, allegedly caused by a cylinder blast, at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj was quickly controlled with no casualties. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath and PM Narendra Modi have responded, ensuring support and assessing damage. Authorities are investigating the cause while surveying property damage.
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