A fire erupted early Saturday in a Prayagraj warehouse storing tenting materials used for the recent Maha Kumbh. Located in the Parade Ground area, the blaze prompted a swift response, with six water tenders deployed and reinforcements arriving. While no casualties were reported, nearby worker Rahul described hearing cylinder explosions.
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