Fire at Kumbh Mela site, no one injured

There were no immediate reports of anyone being injured, Akhara police station inspector Bhaskar Mishra told PTI. (PTI file photo)

A cylinder exploded in a tent at the Digambar Ani Akhara at the Kumbh Mela site, triggering a massive fire on Monday, a day before the fair officially opens, police said.

There were no immediate reports of anyone being injured, Akhara police station inspector Bhaskar Mishra told PTI.

Firefighters rushed to control the blaze which engulfed the makeshift structure at the venue.